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Coding and software development courses in Minnesota

38 coding and software programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

19 schools offer these software development programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Computer programmers write, change and test the code that makes software and apps work. Most have a bachelor's degree, but some employers hire people with other training or experience in specific programming languages, and programmers can get certified in a language.1

In Minnesota, 4 of the 38 programs take students without a high school diploma and 34 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 38 programs here are software or app development certificate (12 programs), programming or software development (associate degree, 10 programs), programming language or developer tool course (8 programs), web development course (5 programs), and 3 more of one other kind.

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How much do coding and software development courses cost in Minnesota?

Certificates and short courses (28 programs)
$3,314 to $5,756most of them, usually 30 to 60 weeks long
Two-year degrees (10 programs)
$9,940 to $10,794most of them, usually 120 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
48%
Working 6 months later
68%
Earned a year, estimated
about $32,700
Length
30 to 60 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer coding and software development courses. How these figures are made

Are there free coding and software development courses in Minnesota?

All 38 coding and software programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

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38 programs

  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Development

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,594
    Program website, Software Development at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Software Development at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,840
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    852
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,594
    Program website, Software Development at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Programming

    St. Cloud Technical & Community College

    St. Cloud

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Cloud Technical & Community College, St. CloudProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,418
    Program website, Computer Programming at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
    More details about Computer Programming at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,763
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    425
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,418
    Program website, Computer Programming at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Programming

    Saint Paul College

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. PaulProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,992
    Program website, Computer Programming at Saint Paul College
    More details about Computer Programming at Saint Paul College
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,507
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    330
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,992
    Program website, Computer Programming at Saint Paul College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Programming

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College

    Based in Detroit Lakes, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College, based in Detroit Lakes, MNProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,930
    Program website, Computer Programming at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    More details about Computer Programming at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    33%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,755
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    300
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,930
    Program website, Computer Programming at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Application Programming

    North Hennepin Community College

    Based in Brooklyn Park, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Hennepin Community College, based in Brooklyn Park, MNSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,040
    Program website, Application Programming at North Hennepin Community College
    More details about Application Programming at North Hennepin Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,525
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    276
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,040
    Program website, Application Programming at North Hennepin Community College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Object-Oriented Programming

    North Hennepin Community College

    Based in Brooklyn Park, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Hennepin Community College, based in Brooklyn Park, MNProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,040
    Program website, Object-Oriented Programming at North Hennepin Community College
    More details about Object-Oriented Programming at North Hennepin Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,525
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    276
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,040
    Program website, Object-Oriented Programming at North Hennepin Community College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Development

    Dakota County Technical College

    Rosemount

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dakota County Technical College, RosemountProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$12,006
    Program website, Software Development at Dakota County Technical College
    More details about Software Development at Dakota County Technical College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,738
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    250

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,006
    Program website, Software Development at Dakota County Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer and Web Programming

    Lake Superior College

    Duluth

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Superior College, DuluthProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,919
    Program website, Computer and Web Programming at Lake Superior College
    More details about Computer and Web Programming at Lake Superior College
    Finished
    15%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,681
    Length
    60 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    171

    Listed 3 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,919
    Program website, Computer and Web Programming at Lake Superior College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Web Programming & Database Development

    Dunwoody College of Technology

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dunwoody College of Technology, MinneapolisProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourself$48,198
    Program website, Web Programming & Database Development at Dunwoody College of Technology
    More details about Web Programming & Database Development at Dunwoody College of Technology
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,005
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,230
    Students counted
    145
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $48,198
    Program website, Web Programming & Database Development at Dunwoody College of Technology
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Programmer

    Ridgewater College

    Based in Willmar, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ridgewater College, based in Willmar, MNProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,968
    Program website, Computer Programmer at Ridgewater College
    More details about Computer Programmer at Ridgewater College
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,951
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    136

    Listed 4 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,968
    Program website, Computer Programmer at Ridgewater College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Programmer

    Inver Hills Community College

    Inver Grove Heights

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove HeightsProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,700
    Price if you pay yourself$9,825
    Program website, Computer Programmer at Inver Hills Community College
    More details about Computer Programmer at Inver Hills Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,170
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    121
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,825
    Program website, Computer Programmer at Inver Hills Community College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    JAVA

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,477
    Program website, JAVA at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about JAVA at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,438
    Length
    30 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    114
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,477
    Program website, JAVA at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    VB .Net Developer

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,477
    Program website, VB .Net Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about VB .Net Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,438
    Length
    30 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    114
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,477
    Program website, VB .Net Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Visual C# Developer

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,477
    Program website, Visual C# Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Visual C# Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,438
    Length
    30 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    114
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,477
    Program website, Visual C# Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Apple Mobile Application Developer

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,437
    Program website, Apple Mobile Application Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Apple Mobile Application Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,438
    Length
    60 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    114
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,437
    Program website, Apple Mobile Application Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    .Net Developer

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Based in Minneapolis, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, based in Minneapolis, MNProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,597
    Program website, .Net Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about .Net Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,438
    Length
    60 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    114
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,597
    Program website, .Net Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Android Mobile Application Developer

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,916
    Program website, Android Mobile Application Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Android Mobile Application Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,438
    Length
    60 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    114
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,916
    Program website, Android Mobile Application Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Open Source Developer

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,637
    Program website, Open Source Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Open Source Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,005
    Length
    30 weeks, 29 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    107
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,637
    Program website, Open Source Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Developer

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,000
    Price if you pay yourself$8,635
    Program website, Software Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Software Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,005
    Length
    60 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    107
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,635
    Program website, Software Developer at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
  • Programming or software development (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software & Web Development

    Minnesota State College Southeast

    Based in Red Wing, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State College Southeast, based in Red Wing, MNProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,338
    Program website, Software & Web Development at Minnesota State College Southeast
    More details about Software & Web Development at Minnesota State College Southeast
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    51%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,925
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    105
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,338
    Program website, Software & Web Development at Minnesota State College Southeast
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Programming

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College

    Cambridge

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College, CambridgeSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,479
    Program website, Computer Programming at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    More details about Computer Programming at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,288
    Length
    60 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    103
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,479
    Program website, Computer Programming at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Programming

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College

    Coon Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon RapidsSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$17,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,479
    Program website, Computer Programming at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    More details about Computer Programming at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,288
    Length
    60 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    103
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,479
    Program website, Computer Programming at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Development

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,802
    Program website, Software Development at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Software Development at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,112
    Length
    60 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    94
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,802
    Program website, Software Development at Anoka Technical College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Visual Basic Programmer

    Hennepin Technical College

    Eden Prairie

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Eden PrairieProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,328
    Program website, Visual Basic Programmer at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about Visual Basic Programmer at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,955
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    62
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,328
    Program website, Visual Basic Programmer at Hennepin Technical College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Desktop Programming

    Dakota County Technical College

    Rosemount

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dakota County Technical College, RosemountSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,698
    Program website, Desktop Programming at Dakota County Technical College
    More details about Desktop Programming at Dakota County Technical College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,989
    Length
    30 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,698
    Program website, Desktop Programming at Dakota County Technical College
  • Web development courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Web Programming

    Dakota County Technical College

    Rosemount

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dakota County Technical College, RosemountWeb development course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,698
    Program website, Web Programming at Dakota County Technical College
    More details about Web Programming at Dakota County Technical College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,989
    Length
    30 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,698
    Program website, Web Programming at Dakota County Technical College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    .NET Programming

    North Hennepin Community College

    Based in Brooklyn Park, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Hennepin Community College, based in Brooklyn Park, MNProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,040
    Program website, .NET Programming at North Hennepin Community College
    More details about .NET Programming at North Hennepin Community College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,545
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    54
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,040
    Program website, .NET Programming at North Hennepin Community College
  • Web development courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Internet Programming

    North Hennepin Community College

    Based in Brooklyn Park, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Hennepin Community College, based in Brooklyn Park, MNWeb development course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,230
    Program website, Internet Programming at North Hennepin Community College
    More details about Internet Programming at North Hennepin Community College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,545
    Length
    30 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    54
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,230
    Program website, Internet Programming at North Hennepin Community College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software Development

    Minnesota State University Mankato

    Mankato

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State University Mankato, MankatoSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$54,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,958
    Program website, Software Development at Minnesota State University Mankato
    More details about Software Development at Minnesota State University Mankato
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    44%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,695
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    39
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,958
    Program website, Software Development at Minnesota State University Mankato
  • Web development courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Internet Programming

    Century College

    White Bear Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Century College, White Bear LakeWeb development course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,481
    Program website, Internet Programming at Century College
    More details about Internet Programming at Century College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,826
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,481
    Program website, Internet Programming at Century College
  • Programming language or developer tool courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Java Programming

    Saint Paul College

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. PaulProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,200
    Price if you pay yourself$3,997
    Program website, Java Programming at Saint Paul College
    More details about Java Programming at Saint Paul College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,050
    Length
    30 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,997
    Program website, Java Programming at Saint Paul College
  • Web development courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Web Programmer

    South Central College

    Based in North Mankato, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    South Central College, based in North Mankato, MNWeb development course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,320
    Program website, Web Programmer at South Central College
    More details about Web Programmer at South Central College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,748
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,320
    Program website, Web Programmer at South Central College
  • Software or app development certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cross-Platform Mobile Development

    Century College

    White Bear Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Century College, White Bear LakeSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,308
    Program website, Cross-Platform Mobile Development at Century College
    More details about Cross-Platform Mobile Development at Century College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,308
    Program website, Cross-Platform Mobile Development at Century College
  • Web development courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Software & Web Development

    Minnesota State College Southeast

    Based in Red Wing, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State College Southeast, based in Red Wing, MNWeb development course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,169
    Program website, Software & Web Development at Minnesota State College Southeast
    More details about Software & Web Development at Minnesota State College Southeast
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,169
    Program website, Software & Web Development at Minnesota State College Southeast
  • Coding bootcampIn personNo diploma needed

    Software Development Part-time Boot Camp

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MinneapolisCoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,245
    Program website, Software Development Part-time Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    More details about Software Development Part-time Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 48 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,245
    Program website, Software Development Part-time Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Coding bootcampOnlineNo diploma needed

    FinTech Boot Camp

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities

    Based in Minneapolis, MN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities, based in Minneapolis, MNCoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,745
    Program website, FinTech Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    More details about FinTech Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 48 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,745
    Program website, FinTech Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Coding bootcampIn personNo diploma needed

    Software Development Full-time Boot Camp

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MinneapolisCoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,245
    Program website, Software Development Full-time Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    More details about Software Development Full-time Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 48 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,245
    Program website, Software Development Full-time Boot Camp at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Software or app development certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Fundamentals of Software Development

    New Vision Foundation

    St. Paul

    No diploma needed

    New Vision Foundation, St. PaulSoftware or app development certificateIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Fundamentals of Software Development at New Vision Foundation
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

How to pay for coding and software development courses in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for coding and software development courses in Minnesota

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for coding and software development courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for coding and software development courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Coding and software development courses in Minnesota

programs with a price cost under $5,000
17 of 37
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
10th of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
4 of 11
coding and software programs here, against the typical state's 12
38 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the coding and software development courses by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Coding and software development courses in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Duluth and other Minnesota cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 11 programs are online.

Other training in Minnesota

How coding and software development courses compare with the rest of computers and IT: IT certification programs in Minnesota

Where the Minnesota software development program numbers come from

Which Minnesota software development programs are on this list?

These are the software development programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.

How the prices and results of Minnesota software development programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about coding and software development courses in Minnesota

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Programmers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List