Dakota County Technical College
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Best Online Computer Science Programs in Hastings, MN (2026)
Hastings, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Hastings has a population of about 22,050. Median household income is $92,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $178,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Hastings
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Hastings. Distances are calculated from Hastings city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hastings. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Inver Hills Community College
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Metropolitan State University
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Saint Paul College
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Concordia University-Saint Paul
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Hastings
Hastings is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $130,920 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $124,924 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $112,090 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $106,956 |
| Computer Network Architect | $134,230 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $128,082 |
| Database Administrator | $101,610 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $96,956 |
| Database Architect | $134,010 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $127,872 |
| Information Security Analyst | $130,710 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $124,723 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $76,560 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $73,053 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $64,890 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,918 |
| Web Developer | $106,890 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,994 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $81,730 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,987 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $178,080 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $169,924 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Hastings at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,050 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $92,940 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Dakota County | 2,233 workers, 319 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hastings-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Cottage Grove, MN – 6.9 mi away (36,029 pop)
- Rosemount, MN – 10.5 mi away (23,911 pop)
- Inver Grove Heights, MN – 12.0 mi away (35,077 pop)
- Woodbury, MN – 12.5 mi away (68,820 pop)
- South Saint Paul, MN – 14.1 mi away (20,217 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Hastings, MN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hastings. The closest is Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN (11.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Saint Paul (21.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Hastings?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Hastings are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($178,080), Computer Network Architect ($134,230), Database Architect ($134,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Cottage Grove instead of Hastings?
Cottage Grove, MN is 6.9 miles from Hastings and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Hastings an affordable place to study computer science?
Hastings’s median household income of $92,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hastings while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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