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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota

18 Schools Ranked
$5,868 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$18,128 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Minnesota to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

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

Our 2023 rankings named Minneapolis Community and Technical College the most popular school in Minnesota for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Minneapolis Community and Technical College is $5,906. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,137 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, Minnesota
32 Total Awards
$6,075 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,931 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Anoka Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Minnesota. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in Anoka, Minnesota that handed out 32 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Anoka Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,075. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,931 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

Anoka 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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#3

Lake Superior College

Duluth, Minnesota
23 Total Awards
$5,616 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,488 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Lake Superior College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Minnesota. LSC is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LSC accumulate an average of $15,488 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LSC. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Hennepin Technical College

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

Out of the 18 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hennepin Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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7 Total Awards
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,935 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Minnesota State Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Minnesota. Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota that handed out 7 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

M State does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,862. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from M State accumulate an average of $13,935 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at M State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Dakota County Technical College

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

Dakota County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Rosemount, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from DCTC accumulate an average of $14,790 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

DCTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota
6 Total Awards
$5,515 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 6 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is $5,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Riverland Community College

Austin, Minnesota
3 Total Awards
$6,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,511 Avg Student Debt

Riverland Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. This small public school is located in Austin, Minnesota, and it awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Riverland Community College, expect to pay an average of $6,060 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,511 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Riverland Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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

St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. St Cloud Technical and Community College is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,211 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St Cloud Technical and Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Pine Technical & Community College

Pine City, Minnesota
2 Total Awards
$4,489 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,068 Avg Student Debt

Pine Technical & Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Pine Technical & Community College is located in Pine City, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $4,489 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pine Technical & Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,526. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,068 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Pine Technical & Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 22% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Hibbing Community College

Hibbing, Minnesota
2 Total Awards
$5,773 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,507 Avg Student Debt

Hibbing Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Hibbing, Minnesota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hibbing Community College is $5,773. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,071. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hibbing Community College accumulate an average of $16,507 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Hibbing Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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

Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ATCC accumulate an average of $17,612 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ATCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Central Lakes College - Brainerd

Brainerd, Minnesota
1 Total Awards
$5,954 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,176 Avg Student Debt

Central Lakes College - Brainerd came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in Brainerd, Minnesota, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Central Lakes College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,954. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,176 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Central Lakes College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, Minnesota
1 Total Awards
$6,562 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,002 Avg Student Debt

Minnesota State College Southeast ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. This small public school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at MSC Southeast is $6,562. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,002 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MSC Southeast. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
1 Total Awards
$5,914 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,133 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Ridgewater College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 1 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Ridgewater College, expect to pay an average of $5,914 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,133 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Ridgewater 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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$6,286 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,091 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Minnesota West Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,286. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,936. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,091 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Minnesota West, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

South Central College

North Mankato, Minnesota
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,365 Avg Student Debt

South Central College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.

South Central College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,966. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,365 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Central College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
$5,907 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,685 Avg Student Debt

Century College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,907 to cover tuition and fees at Century College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Century College accumulate an average of $20,685 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Century College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% 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 18 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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