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2023 Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Minnesota

34 Colleges
$50,134 Avg Salary
$32,184 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Technology School for You

Information Technology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Minnesota. With 843 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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 Information Technology 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 34 schools in Minnesota to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Technology program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for IT majors pursuing a .

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Our analysis found Capella University to be the most popular school for information technology students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

The average amount in student loans that IT majors at Capella University take out is $37,397.

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#2

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Cloud State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

IT majors at St. Cloud State University take out an average of $26,312 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Out of the 34 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, IT graduates from Hennepin Technical College carry an average student debt load of $17,213.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Concordia University, Saint Paul. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Minnesota list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Read full report on Information Technology at Concordia University, Saint Paul

Out of the 34 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Minneapolis Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information technology students. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

IT majors at Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out an average of $23,938 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Information Technology at Minneapolis Community and Technical College Report

#7

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

Lake Superior College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Minnesota list. LSC is a small public school located in the city of Duluth.

Full Information Technology at Lake Superior College Report

Metropolitan State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, IT graduates from Metro State take out $41,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular information technology programs. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Winona.

Read full report on Information Technology at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Rasmussen University - Minnesota came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Technology Schools in Minnesota ranking. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of St. Cloud.

IT majors at Rasmussen University - Minnesota take out an average of $35,222 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Information Technology at Rasmussen University - Minnesota Report

Best Information Technology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 147
Missouri 266
Iowa 182
South Dakota 190
North Dakota 37
Nebraska 398

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, information technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

IT Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer & IS Security 22,829
Network & System Administration/Administrator 5,501
Information Technology Management 4,009
Computer Support Specialist 3,176
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2,077
Information Technology Project Management 2,076
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 887

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Craig Dennis.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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