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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

10 Colleges
$25,862 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$62,323 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best value programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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 Schools in Minnesota

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$9,146 Average Tuition & Fees

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

Minnesota State Mankato undergraduate students pay an average of $9,146 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out an average of $21,175 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$39,410 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a great value for computer information systems students. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona.

SMU MN undergraduate students pay an average of $39,410 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$5,906 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College are $5,906 per year.

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$10,184 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Winona State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Minnesota. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Winona State are $10,184 a year.

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$9,394 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#6

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN
$14,148 Average Tuition & Fees

Capella University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota ranking. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Capella University are $14,148 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Capella University take out $38,545 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$48,329 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UST MN are $48,329 per year.

UST MN also made our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota list, coming in at #2.

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$39,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Duluth.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Scholastica are $39,410 per year. CIS majors at St. Scholastica take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN
$60,518 Average Tuition & Fees

Macalester College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Macalester are $60,518 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Macalester carry an average student debtload of $19,500.

Macalester not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Minnesota list.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools 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 10 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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