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2024 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota

4 Colleges in Minnesota
148 Associate Degrees
$35,609 Avg Early-Career Salary
Computer Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #35 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 148 associate degrees in computer science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computer Science School for Your Associate Degree

Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota The compsci associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality compsci program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

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 Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer science students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.


 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Computer Science in Minnesota

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer science students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Minnesota Schools for an Associate in CompSci

1
50 Annual Graduates
$36,969 Median Starting Salary
$15,708 Median Student Debt

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer science needs to check out Normandale Community College. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Bloomington.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the compsci program make around $36,969 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a associate in computer science from Normandale Community College

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25 Annual Graduates
$34,249 Median Starting Salary
$15,751 Median Student Debt

North Hennepin Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer science. North Hennepin Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

After graduating, compsci associate recipients usually earn around $34,249 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a associate in computer science from North Hennepin Community College

3
22 Annual Graduates

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in computer science. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Coon Rapids.More information about a associate in computer science from Anoka-Ramsey Community College

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
5 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer science needs to look into Saint Paul College. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a associate in computer science from Saint Paul College

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 146 50
Missouri 117 0
Nebraska 98 0
South Dakota 93 25
North Dakota 92 2

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Computer Science is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

CompSci Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 148

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 245
Computer Systems Networking 147
Computer Programming 120
Computer Software & Applications 67
Computer Information Systems 30
Information Science 13
Data Processing 2

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