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Information Technology Schools in Minnesota

295 IT students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Information Technology is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in Minnesota

IT majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 205
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a IT major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IT majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 30.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.7%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in Minnesota

60,380 people in the state and 2,912,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IT.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in Minnesota

IT grads earn an average of $85,620 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Minnesota that offer IT degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis
182 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. In their early career, Capella University grads earn an average salary of $31,621. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,010 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University.

#5

Walden University

Minneapolis
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

In their early career, Minnesota State Mankato grads earn an average salary of $45,056. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,771 a year. 27% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

Information Technology Careers in MN

Some of the careers IT majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 24% $95,360
Computer Network Support Specialists 11% $59,610
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Database Administrators 9% $90,100
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $138,310
Web Developers 8% $77,880
Managers 7% $118,410
Computer User Support Specialists 6% $53,770
Computer Network Architects 5% $108,640
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4% $82,310

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IT.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer Information Systems 326
Computer Science 146
Computer Software Applications 137
Information Science 24
Computer Systems Networking 10
Data Processing 2

View all majors related to Information Technology

View Nationwide Information Technology Report

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