46 programs at 25 schools in Minnesota.
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Minnesota on this list are led by Alexandria Technical and Community College; Concordia University, St. Paul; and Century College. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Minnesota, drawn from 46 programs at 25 schools.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Technical and Community College | AlexAndria, MN |
| 2 | Concordia University, St. Paul | St. Paul, MN |
| 3 | Century College | White Bear Lake, MN |
| 4 | Metropolitan State University | St. Paul, MN |
| 5 | Walden University | Minneapolis, MN |
| 6 | Capella University | Minneapolis, MN |
| 7 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall, MN |
| 8 | St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud, MN |
| 9 | Metro State University | St. Paul, MN |
| 10 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis, MN |
| 11 | St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud, MN |
| 12 | Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN |
| 13 | Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN |
| 14 | Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN |
| 15 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona, MN |
| 16 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN |
| 17 | Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids, MN |
| 18 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd, MN |
| 19 | Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN |
| 20 | Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 81% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
AlexAndria, MN
Cybersecurity · Virtualization & Networking
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
St. Paul, MN
Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Concordia University, St. Paul's program is the one profiled here. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: College of Business and Technology & CSP Global. Related at this school: MS in Artificial Intelligence · MBA in Artificial Intelligence. Details: program page.
White Bear Lake, MN
Cybersecurity · Forensics and Information Assurance
Century College is based in White Bear Lake. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
St. Paul, MN
BS in Cybersecurity
Metropolitan State University sits in St. Paul. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: MS in Cyber Operations. Details: program page.
Minneapolis, MN
Online PhD in Management — Information Systems Management
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Plan on roughly 2.75–8 years. This is an information systems degree, not a standalone cybersecurity major.
Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Minneapolis, MN
BS in IT — Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
Capella University is based in Minneapolis. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration. Related at this school: BS in IT · Data Analytics and Artificial Intellig… · MS in Cybersecurity and Applied AI. Details: program page.
Marshall, MN
M.S. Cybersecurity
Southwest Minnesota State University is based in Marshall. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
St. Cloud, MN
BS in Cybersecurity
St. Cloud State University anchors this ranking slot. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: Master of Information Assurance (MSIA). Details: program page.
St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Department of Computer Science & Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Minneapolis, MN
A.A.S. in Cyber Security and Defense
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
On this state ranking, Alexandria Technical and Community College; Concordia University, St. Paul; and Century College appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Minnesota. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
About 46 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Minnesota on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 81% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
