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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, construction trades was ranked 5th in Minnesota. In fact, 1,185 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Minnesota to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Minnesota Trade Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades
Our analysis found North Hennepin Community College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a associate degree in Minnesota. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a small student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rochester Community and Technical College is a great place for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dunwoody College of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ridgewater College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in the remote town of Willmar.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the town of Granite Falls, Minnesota West is a public school with a small student population.
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St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for construction trades students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.
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Dakota County Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. M State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Fergus Falls.
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Lake Superior College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the small city of Duluth, LSC is a public college with a small student population.
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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 605 |
| Iowa | 402 |
| South Dakota | 250 |
| North Dakota | 99 |
| Missouri | 295 |
| Nebraska | 412 |
Construction Trades Related Rankings by Major
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
| Carpentry | 3,899 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
| Construction | 1,813 |
| Masonry | 284 |
| Other Construction | 190 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Construction Trades
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 149,352 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 105,741 |
| Precision Production | 55,411 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 33,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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