by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 616 master's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 schools for computer & information sciences students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer & information sciences.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer & information sciences has to check out University of St Thomas Minnesota. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of St Thomas Minnesota
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer & information sciences has to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Capella University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Capella University
It is hard to beat Minnesota State University - Mankato if you wish to pursue a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Metropolitan State University
St. Cloud State University is a large public university located in the small city of Saint Cloud.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Saint Cloud State University
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 computer & information sciences from Concordia University, Saint Paul
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 computer & information sciences from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Walden University
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Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 1,267 |
| Kansas | 30 | 159 |
| Iowa | 29 | 508 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 282 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 45 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 122 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 205 |
| Computer Information Systems | 164 |
| Computer Science | 118 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 99 |
| Information Science | 20 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 10 |
