Information Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in Minnesota.
Leading the list is University Of St Thomas Minnesota, our #1 school for information technology. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 57 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn around $99,071 in the first couple years of their career. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans.
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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. About 98 information technology degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Minnesota State University Mankato earn around $71,742 in the first couple years of their career. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Minnesota State Community And Technical College, which ranked #3. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. There were roughly 15 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Minnesota State Community And Technical College generally make around $44,836. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree.
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Metropolitan State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Metropolitan State University graduates 44% of students within six years. About 88 information technology degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $59,158 in their early career. Metropolitan State University graduates carry a median of $26,113 in student loans.
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Minneapolis Community And Technical College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 34 information technology degrees were awarded at Minneapolis Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Minneapolis Community And Technical College generally make around $43,164. Typical student debt for the program is $24,036.
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Capella University placed #6 among the best information technology schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 116 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Capella University in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Capella University earn a median of $97,688 early in their careers. Capella University graduates carry a median of $37,539 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.
- 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).
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