# Best Computer Science Colleges in Minnesota

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 33 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-minnesota

## Methodology

Computer Science programs in Minnesota ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Carleton College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/carleton-college) | Northfield, MN | 90% | $75,525 | $25,407 | $16,750 | 0.22x |
| 2 | [Saint Johns University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-johns-university) | Collegeville, MN | 76% | $76,786 | $25,672 | $27,000 | 0.35x |
| 3 | [Macalester College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/macalester-college) | Saint Paul, MN | 89% | $63,878 | $32,149 | $23,000 | 0.36x |
| 4 | [Dunwoody College of Technology](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/dunwoody-college-of-technology) | Minneapolis, MN | 65% | $61,511 | $26,939 | $16,000 | 0.26x |
| 5 | [Gustavus Adolphus College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/gustavus-adolphus-college) | Saint Peter, MN | 76% | $65,607 | $22,900 | $26,774 | 0.41x |
| 6 | [Saint Mary's University of Minnesota](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-marys-university-of-minnesota) | Winona, MN | 67% | $58,170 | $11,704 | $21,500 | 0.37x |
| 7 | [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities) | Minneapolis, MN | 85% | $69,020 | $16,778 | $19,500 | 0.28x |
| 8 | [University of Minnesota-Morris](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-morris) | Morris, MN | 62% | $50,919 | $8,837 | $18,995 | 0.37x |
| 9 | [Augsburg University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/augsburg-university) | Minneapolis, MN | 52% | $58,829 | $23,873 | $25,347 | 0.43x |
| 10 | [Bethany Lutheran College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bethany-lutheran-college) | Mankato, MN | 57% | $46,110 | $20,148 | $23,000 | 0.5x |
| 11 | [Metropolitan State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university) | Saint Paul, MN | 42% | $64,705 | $16,863 | $17,100 | 0.26x |
| 12 | [University of Minnesota-Duluth](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-duluth) | Duluth, MN | 65% | $62,616 | $18,743 | $22,024 | 0.35x |
| 13 | [St Olaf College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/st-olaf-college) | Northfield, MN | 84% | $65,543 | $23,874 | $26,000 | 0.4x |
| 14 | [Saint Cloud State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university) | Saint Cloud, MN | 44% | $55,813 | $13,529 | $21,058 | 0.38x |
| 15 | [Winona State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/winona-state-university) | Winona, MN | 59% | $58,532 | $17,503 | $21,500 | 0.37x |
| 16 | [University of St Thomas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-st-thomas) | Saint Paul, MN | 76% | $73,739 | $29,155 | $23,250 | 0.32x |
| 17 | [Minnesota State University Moorhead](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-moorhead) | Moorhead, MN | 56% | $50,527 | $17,997 | $20,000 | 0.4x |
| 18 | [Minnesota State University-Mankato](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato) | Mankato, MN | 54% | $56,922 | $19,139 | $21,106 | 0.37x |
| 19 | [Alexandria Technical & Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/alexandria-technical-community-college) | Alexandria, MN | 60% | $49,393 | $13,691 | $12,000 | 0.24x |
| 20 | [Century College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/century-college) | White Bear Lake, MN | 27% | $46,424 | $10,906 | $14,250 | 0.31x |
| 21 | [Southwest Minnesota State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southwest-minnesota-state-university) | Marshall, MN | 45% | $51,342 | $15,291 | $20,500 | 0.4x |
| 22 | [North Hennepin Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/north-hennepin-community-college) | Brooklyn Park, MN | 19% | $51,142 | $12,186 | $14,750 | 0.29x |
| 23 | [Dakota County Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/dakota-county-technical-college) | Rosemount, MN | 52% | $51,938 | $13,548 | $11,000 | 0.21x |
| 24 | [Concordia University-Saint Paul](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/concordia-university-saint-paul) | Saint Paul, MN | 52% | $59,871 | $18,462 | $17,832 | 0.3x |
| 25 | [University of Northwestern-St Paul](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-northwestern-st-paul) | Saint Paul, MN | 68% | $50,755 | $27,705 | $21,325 | 0.42x |
| 26 | [St Cloud Technical and Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/st-cloud-technical-and-community-college) | Saint Cloud, MN | 44% | $46,874 | $9,635 | $12,000 | 0.26x |
| 27 | [South Central College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/south-central-college) | North Mankato, MN | 34% | $45,068 | $9,082 | $12,000 | 0.27x |
| 28 | [Riverland Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/riverland-community-college) | Austin, MN | 53% | $45,247 | $7,427 | $12,000 | 0.27x |
| 29 | [Normandale Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/normandale-community-college) | Bloomington, MN | 23% | $50,207 | $12,972 | $12,000 | 0.24x |
| 30 | [Anoka-Ramsey Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/anoka-ramsey-community-college) | Coon Rapids, MN | 27% | $48,342 | $16,434 | $13,500 | 0.28x |
| 31 | [Inver Hills Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/inver-hills-community-college) | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 22% | $49,898 | $11,636 | $13,965 | 0.28x |
| 32 | [Minneapolis Community and Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/minneapolis-community-and-technical-college) | Minneapolis, MN | 18% | $40,086 | $13,812 | $17,954 | 0.45x |
| 33 | [Lake Superior College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lake-superior-college) | Duluth, MN | 40% | $46,449 | $15,492 | $12,775 | 0.28x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Computer Science Colleges in Minnesota." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-minnesota

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.