Best Online Technology Programs in Minneapolis, MN (2026)

Minneapolis, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Minneapolis has a population of about 426,845. Median household income is $80,269 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $178,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Minneapolis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Minneapolis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Minneapolis city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Minneapolis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis, MN 0.6 miles from Minneapolis BOC Score 44.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,873
Avg net price $29,926/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 0.9 miles from Minneapolis BOC Score 45.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,086
Avg net price $13,812/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 1.0 miles from Minneapolis BOC Score 29.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,189
Avg net price $17,956/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,400
Out‑of‑state$14,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 1.2 miles from Minneapolis BOC Score 19.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN 1.3 miles from Minneapolis BOC Score 73.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,511
Avg net price $26,939/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 1.8 miles from Minneapolis BOC Score 83.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota technology page.


Technology Wages Near Minneapolis

Minneapolis 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$130,920Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$124,924
Information Security Analyst$130,710Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$124,723
Computer Network Architect$134,230Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$128,082
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$102,790Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$98,082
Computer Network Support Specialist$76,560Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$73,053
Computer User Support Specialist$64,890Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$61,918
Web Developer$106,890Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$101,994
Computer and Information Systems Manager$178,080Minneapolis-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.


Minneapolis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population426,845Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,269Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+54.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Hennepin County35,245 workers, 2,667 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Minneapolis, MN?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Minneapolis are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Minneapolis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Minneapolis are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($178,080), Computer Network Architect ($134,230), Software Developer ($130,920). 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 Golden Valley instead of Minneapolis?

Golden Valley, MN is 4.8 miles from Minneapolis and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Minneapolis an affordable place to study technology?

Minneapolis’s median household income of $80,269 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Minneapolis 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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Other Programs Available in Minneapolis

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Minneapolis:

Data verified: July 23, 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.