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General Contact
- School Code: 554100
- Phone: (218) 722-7484
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
82FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,810Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Computer Systems Technology Degree
At its core, the Computer Systems Technology area of study is focused on computer programming, application design, designing network systems, and building networks. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer computer systems technology degrees.
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State)
121 W Superior St, Duluth, MN
Minnesota State Community and Technical College operates four campuses and serves near 10,000 students in credit courses per semester. MSCTC offers more than 120 career and liberal arts programs along with custom training programs through community partnerships. The fours campus locations are Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena. Additionally, MSCTC offers online courses and programs.
Academics
MSCTC boasts small class sizes and a diverse mix of programs to make the educational experience of students as engaging as possible. Each campus has its own mix of courses, history and culture; but all of them offer quality education. Vocational certificates and diplomas are offered alongside 2 year degrees, and transfer programs.
Programs of study include:
- Automotive Service Technology
- Cosmetology
- Early Childhood Education
- Phlebotomy
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in attending MSCTC should apply online, submit high school and college transcripts, present immunization forms if they graduated high school before 1997, schedule assessment testing for placement, register for classes at the scheduled time, and pay all tuition fees.
MSCTC offers financial aid assistance through its financial aid department, Interested students should inquire at the office and work with a representative to find the financial aid solutions that best work for him or her. All students applying for financial aid are required to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Athletics
The athletics teams at MSCTC are referred to as the Spartans and are members of the National Junior College Athletics Association.
Sports offered:
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Golf
- Volleyball
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Computer Systems Technology program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Electronics Engineering Technicians
Description
Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Minnesota State Community and Technical College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Minnesota State Community and Technical College may provide student services including:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
M State is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Volleyball