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Computer Programming Schools in Minnesota

369 students earned Programming degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer Programming is the 7th most popular major out of a total 10 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Minnesota

Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 200
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 200
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 200
Associate Degree 120
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27
Bachelor’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a programming major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of programming majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 38,090 people employed in jobs related to a programming degree, compared to 1,880,050 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, programming grads earn an average of $86,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,580.

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There are 11 colleges in Minnesota that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,429 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. A typical student attending Minneapolis Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $12,908. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,931 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Capella University grads earn an average salary of $31,621.

#4

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Hennepin Technical College will pay a net price of $10,726. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,757 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,319 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,044.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,176 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. 94% of students get financical aid.

#8

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,209 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,724 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 94% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,912 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 61% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Programming Careers in MN

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 24% $95,220
Computer Network Support Specialists 11% $59,610
Web Developers 8% $77,880
Systems Software Developers 2% $106,290
Computer Science Professors 2% $83,440
Computer Programmers -9% $81,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to programming.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer Science 1,411
Information Technology 843
Computer Information Systems 681
Computer Systems Networking 255
Computer Software Applications 216
Computer Systems Analysis 145
Information Science 141
Data Processing 18

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