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2023 Best Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota

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Finding the Best Construction Trades Basic Certificate 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.

The Best Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Construction Trades Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota

Check out the construction trades basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Minnesota Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Construction Trades

#1

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Our analysis found North Hennepin Community College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Minnesota. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center landed the # 2 spot on the list. Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

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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 #3 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the remote town of Granite Falls, Minnesota West is a public school with a small student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Anoka.

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#5

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

The excellent basic certificate programs at Lake Superior College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in Minnesota. Located in the small city of Duluth, LSC is a public school with a small student population.

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#6

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for construction trades students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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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 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

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 6 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).

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