by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 690 associate degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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Your choice of computer & information sciences for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a an associate degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to check out Hennepin Technical College. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Hennepin Technical College
It is difficult to beat Minneapolis Community and Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Minneapolis Community and Technical College
It is hard to beat Century College if you want to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Century College
Dunwoody College of Technology is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Dunwoody College of Technology
Normandale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Normandale Community College
Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Dakota County Technical College
Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from North Hennepin Community College
LSC is a small public college located in the city of Duluth.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Lake Superior College
Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Saint Paul College
Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from St Cloud Technical and Community College
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 35 | 234 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 248 |
| Iowa | 33 | 329 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 123 |
| Missouri | 32 | 421 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 79 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 250 |
| Computer Science | 148 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 106 |
| Computer Programming | 95 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 51 |
| Information Science | 21 |
| Computer Information Systems | 17 |
| Data Processing | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 39 |
