2024 Best Computer Science Schools in Minnesota
18
Colleges in Minnesota
1,364
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Computer Science is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #8 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,364 degrees in computer science during the 2021-2022 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Computer Science School
The computer science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Science rankings. We derive our Best Overall Computer Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Computer Science Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Science Schools in Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Featured Computer Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
AS in Computer Science
Learn the applied programming skills needed to fill in-demand tech roles when you earn your online AS in Computer Science at Southern New Hampshire University.
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BS in Computer Science
Learn the front-end design and back-end development skills employers look for in full stack software developers with this online bachelor's degree in computer science from Southern New Hampshire University.
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BS in Computer Science - Software Engineering
With a software engineering degree, you'll learn the fundamental concepts and principles – a systematic approach used to develop software on time, on budget and within specifications – throughout your online college classes at SNHU.
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Best Schools for Computer Science in Minnesota
The schools below may not offer all types of computer science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Minnesota Schools in Computer Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
633
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in computer science. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were about 633 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MN
59
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Carleton College if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #93 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carleton is a great college overall.
There were roughly 59 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Carleton in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Carleton CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MN
53
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
University of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #143 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.
There were roughly 53 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of St Thomas MinnesotaAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MN
50
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Normandale Community College if you want to pursue a degree in computer science. Located in the city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #343 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Normandale Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 50 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Normandale Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Normandale Community CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In MN
Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #190 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means St. Olaf is a great college overall.
There were roughly 24 computer science students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from St Olaf CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
81
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #328 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Duluth is a great university overall.
There were approximately 81 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Minnesota - DuluthMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
120
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Metro State is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #556 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Metro State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 120 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Metro State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Metropolitan State UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In MN
32
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 36th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 32 computer science students who graduated with this degree at North Hennepin Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from North Hennepin Community CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MN
45
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 45 computer science students who graduated with this degree at St. Cloud State University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Saint Cloud State UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In MN
SJU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Collegeville. This university ranks 26th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 25 computer science students who graduated with this degree at SJU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Saint Johns University