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2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota

6 Schools Ranked
$5,859 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$18,128 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Minnesota to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota

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$5,910 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,612 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Alexandria Technical & Community College the best school in Minnesota for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,910 to cover tuition and fees at ATCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,612 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ATCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, Minnesota
$6,208 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,790 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota County Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

DCTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,208. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,790 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$5,874 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,211 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means St Cloud Technical and Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,874 to cover tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from St Cloud Technical and Community College accumulate an average of $13,211 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

St Cloud Technical and Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota
$5,515 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Anoka-Ramsey Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.

If you want to attend Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, expect to pay an average of $5,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
$5,741 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,758 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hennepin Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.

The average tuition and fees at Hennepin Technical College is $5,741. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of $16,758 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$5,906 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,137 Avg Student Debt

Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,906. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Minneapolis Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $21,137 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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