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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota

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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate 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 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate 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 5 schools in Minnesota to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Our 2023 rankings named Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center the most popular school in Minnesota for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 20% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center Report

Out of the 5 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

About 53% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 47% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Anoka Technical College Report

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

Of the 12 students majoring in CIS at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 83% are male and 17% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Minneapolis Community and Technical College Report

#4

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

Out of the 5 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, South Central College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a public college with a small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#5

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Century College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 5 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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