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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota

11 Schools Ranked
$7,385 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$24,148 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Minnesota to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
25 Total Awards
$4,882 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,520 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named North Hennepin Community College the most popular school in Minnesota for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,882 to cover tuition and fees at North Hennepin Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,520 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

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44 Total Awards
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,514 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State Community and Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 44 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,862 to cover tuition and fees at M State. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,514 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
23 Total Awards
$5,914 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,453 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Ridgewater College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 23 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,914 to cover tuition and fees at Ridgewater College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $20,453 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

Around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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19 Total Awards
$6,562 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,953 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Minnesota State College Southeast helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Minnesota. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 19 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,562 to cover tuition and fees at MSC Southeast. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from MSC Southeast accumulate an average of $24,953 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Minnesota State College Southeast Report

#5

Lake Superior College

Duluth, Minnesota
17 Total Awards
$5,616 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,773 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Lake Superior College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Minnesota. This small public school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,616 to cover tuition and fees at LSC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,773 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Riverland Community College

Austin, Minnesota
13 Total Awards
$6,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,420 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Riverland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Austin, Minnesota, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,060 to cover tuition and fees at Riverland Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Riverland Community College accumulate an average of $17,420 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Northwest Technical College

Bemidji, Minnesota
4 Total Awards
$6,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,265 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, the very small public school handed out 4 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend NTC, expect to pay an average of $6,380 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from NTC accumulate an average of $32,265 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Northwest Technical College Report

19 Total Awards
$5,910 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,116 Avg Student Debt

Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. ATCC is a public institution located in Alexandria, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

ATCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,910. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,116 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Alexandria Technical & Community College Report

#9

Herzing University - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,233 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Minneapolis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Minneapolis is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $33,233 in loans while pursuing their degree.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$6,286 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,016 Avg Student Debt

Minnesota West Community and Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,286. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,936. On average, associate degree students take out $17,016 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
23 Total Awards
$13,558 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,551 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Minnesota ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is located in St. Cloud, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 associate degrees to qualified students.

Rasmussen University - Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,558. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,551 in student loans. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Rasmussen University - Minnesota Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • 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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