by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 205 master's degrees in information technology to qualified students.
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The it master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 information technology students working on their master's degree.
The it school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Information Technology Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for information technology students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat Capella University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in information technology. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the it program make around $88,228 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in information technology from Capella University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in information technology needs to look into Saint Cloud State University. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Saint Cloud.More information about a master’s in information technology from Saint Cloud State University
It is hard to beat Concordia University, Saint Paul if you want to pursue a master's degree in information technology. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul.More information about a master’s in information technology from Concordia University, Saint Paul
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in information technology. Located in the distant town of Winona, SMU MN is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in information technology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Located in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in information technology from Walden University
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Explore all the Best Information Technology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 134 |
| Iowa | 154 | 51 |
| Kansas | 149 | 38 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 106 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 17 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 26 |
Information Technology is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 142 |
| Information Technology Management | 44 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 164 |
| Computer Science | 118 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 99 |
| Information Science | 20 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 10 |
