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71 Colleges
$49,740 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$28,971 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly trade school graduations, Minnesota is ranked #25 in the country with 13,574 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $12,435 per year to get their degree at a college in Minnesota, while out of state students will pay an average of $13,699 per year.

About 50% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $7,243 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$5,881 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,486 full-time undergraduates at Hennepin Technical College, and 4,094 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 30% of students at Hennepin Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,686 a year. Hennepin Technical College has a 3.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,495 during the early-career years.

#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,318 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,823 students at Saint Paul College in total, 2,008 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 20% of students at Saint Paul College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,026 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,114 during the early-career years.

#3

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,075 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Anoka Technical College is 1,683, which includes 802 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

28% of Anoka Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,722 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Anoka Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,048 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,105 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,203 students at Century College in total, 3,280 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Roughly 25% of students at Century College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,487 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,695 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,484 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 991 full-time undergraduates at Minnesota West, and 3,253 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,158 a year. Minnesota West has a 4.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Minnesota West with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,415 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,075 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,931 students at St Cloud Technical and Community College in total, 1,860 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 35% of students at St Cloud Technical and Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,919 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from St Cloud Technical and Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,519 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,765 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
87% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rasmussen University - Minnesota is 3,927, of which 3,851 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,770 are full-time. For undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Minnesota, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

87% of Rasmussen University - Minnesota students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,109 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Rasmussen University - Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,866 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,757 students at M State in total, 2,083 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

43% of M State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,291 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,257 during the early-career years.

#9

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,419 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,328 full-time undergraduates at DCTC, and 2,319 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

33% of DCTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,890 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from DCTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,147 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,244 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,092 full-time undergraduates at Northland Community and Technical College, and 2,962 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

42% of Northland Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,738 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,913 during the early-career years.

#11

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,494 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at St Catherine University is 4,277, of which 2,983 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,898 are full-time. It takes the average St. Kate’s undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Around 0% of accepted students are men, and 100% are women.

53% of St. Kate’s students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,878 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,044 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,098 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,193 full-time undergraduates at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, and 6,429 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,523 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,243 during the early-career years.

#13

Lake Superior College

Duluth, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,404 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,630 full-time undergraduates at LSC, and 4,762 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 30% of students at LSC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,189 a year. LSC has a 1.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,882 during the early-career years.

#14

Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$7,490 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,912 students at MSC Southeast in total, 730 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 39% of students at MSC Southeast take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,603 a year. MSC Southeast has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,846 during the early-career years.

#15

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,114 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
31% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,752 full-time undergraduates at Ridgewater College, and 3,176 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 31% of students at Ridgewater College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,178 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ridgewater College is $37,895.

#16

Aveda Institute - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
83% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Aveda Institute - Minneapolis is 554, which includes 554 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 83% of students at Aveda Institute - Minneapolis take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,846 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Aveda Institute - Minneapolis is $30,865.

#17

Riverland Community College

Austin, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,249 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,185 full-time undergraduates at Riverland Community College, and 3,494 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at Riverland Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,813 a year. Riverland Community College has a 3.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,669 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,107 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,076 full-time undergraduates at ATCC, and 2,549 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,296 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,915 during the early-career years.

#19

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,328 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,781 undergraduates at Capella University, of which 2,159 are full-time, and there are 38,930 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 32 to 1.

100% of Capella University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,943 a year. Capella University has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Capella University is $36,939.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

The total student population at Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is 257, which includes 257 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Students who graduate from Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,698 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Central Lakes College - Brainerd

Brainerd, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Central Lakes College - Brainerd is 4,491, which includes 1,581 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 35% of students at Central Lakes College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,385 a year. Central Lakes College has a 2.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Central Lakes College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,929 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,670 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,115 students at Rochester Community and Technical College in total, 2,042 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 32% of students at Rochester Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,992 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Rochester Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,498 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$9,444 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Minnesota State University - Mankato is 14,761, of which 12,938 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,526 are full-time. For undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 69%. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,314 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Minnesota State Mankato with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,704 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,611 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Dunwoody College of Technology is 1,281, which includes 1,058 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 87% are men and 13% are women.

Approximately 86% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,171 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Dunwoody College of Technology with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $55,019 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Pine Technical & Community College

Pine City, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$4,643 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,724 students at Pine Technical & Community College in total, 393 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,765 a year. Pine Technical & Community College has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,768 during the early-career years.

Other Minnesota Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 South Central College 205
27 Mayo Clinic School of Medicine 198
28 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 184
29 Inver Hills Community College 148
30 Mesabi Range College 138
31 University of Minnesota - Rochester 129
32 Herzing University - Minneapolis 124
33 Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus 119
33 Nova Academy of Cosmetology 119
35 Northwest Technical College 108
36 Normandale Community College 107
37 Walden University 104
38 Saint Cloud State University 101
39 Hibbing Community College 89
39 Model College of Hair Design 89
41 Empire Beauty School-Bloomington 88
42 Metropolitan State University 74
43 PCI Academy-Plymouth 63
44 University of Minnesota - Crookston 58
44 Anoka-Ramsey Community College 58
46 Itasca Community College 50
47 North Hennepin Community College 49
48 Concordia University, Saint Paul 42
48 University of Minnesota - Duluth 42
50 Winona State University 39
51 Bemidji State University 37
52 Bethel University Minnesota 35
53 Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park 29
54 The College of Saint Scholastica 26
55 Minnesota State University - Moorhead 22
55 Northwestern Health Sciences University 22
57 Vermilion Community College 20
58 Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota 18
59 Avalon School of Cosmetology 17
60 Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College of Hair Skin and Nails 16
61 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 15
62 Academy College 12
63 Hastings Beauty School 11
64 Southwest Minnesota State University 4
64 Minneapolis College of Art and Design 4
66 Crown College 1
66 Oak Hills Christian College 1
66 Rainy River Community College 1
69 University of Northwestern - St Paul 0
69 North Central University 0
69 Leech Lake Tribal College 0

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