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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

7 Colleges
$23,185 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 3rd in Minnesota. In fact, 681 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Minnesota to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Best Minnesota Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems

Our analysis found Minnesota State University - Mankato to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.

Minnesota State Mankato undergraduate students pay an average of $9,146 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,429.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Metropolitan State University is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Metro State are $9,394 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Metro State take out $24,535 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Winona State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Winona State undergraduate students pay an average of $10,184 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#4

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

Capella University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,148 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Capella University carry an average student debtload of $36,392.

Full Computer Information Systems at Capella University Report

The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Duluth.

St. Scholastica undergraduate students pay an average of $39,410 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from St. Scholastica take out $30,642 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#7

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Macalester are $60,518 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Macalester accumulate an average of around $19,016 in student debt.

Macalester did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list.

Full Computer Information Systems at Macalester College Report

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 387
Missouri 1,395
Iowa 490
South Dakota 243
North Dakota 96
Nebraska 602

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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