2024 Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications in Minnesota
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107,337Bachelor's Degrees
$29,577Avg Cost*
Finding the Best Value Computer Software & Applications School for You
Computer Software & Applications is the #156 most popular major in Minnesota with 107,337 bachelor's degrees awarded in 2021-2022. This means that of the 5,415,716 bachelor's that were awarded in the country, 2.0% were from a college or university in the state.
This year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications in Minnesota ranking analyzed 4 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in computer software. When talking about the 'best value', we do not simply mean those with the lowest price. For this ranking, we are identifying those computer software schools that provide their students with a hiqh quality education at a price that is lower than other colleges and universities of the same caliber.
When calculating average cost, we take tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other related expenses into account. We then subtract the average financial aid award. The is meant to give you an idea of how much money you'll need to pay out-of-pocket through loans, external scholarships, or other methods. Your cost may be different from the average one, depending on your income and other factors.
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Featured Computer Software & Applications Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
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.
University of Minnesota - Duluth comes in at #1 in this year's ranking. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public school with a medium-sized student population. UMN Duluth also made our Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Minnesota list, coming in at #3.
The average student at UMN Duluth graduates in less than 4.5 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $21,706. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from UMN Duluth is $96,592. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.
Our rankings recognize Concordia University, Saint Paul as the #3 school in this year's rankings. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Concordia University, Saint Paul also made our Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Minnesota list, coming in at #9.
It takes about 4.2 years for the average student at Concordia University, Saint Paul to complete their degree, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $27,525. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University, Saint Paul be around $116,706. When students graduate in a lesser amount of time, they can save thousands of dollars.
University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #4 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value computer software & applications schools. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul. UST MN not only placed well in our value rankings. It is also #1 on our Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Minnesota list.
It takes the average student at UST MN about 4.2 years to graduate, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $39,501. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the UST MN is $163,929. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
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.
Build on your IT degree and become an asset to your company by learning to create and maintain interactive and e-commerce websites with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Computer Software & Applications has other similar majors worth exploring.
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
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 the rest 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).
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Computer Software & Applications is the #156 most popular major in Minnesota with 107,337 bachelor's degrees awarded in 2021-2022. This means that of the 5,415,716 bachelor's that were awarded in the country, 2.0% were from a college or university in the state.
