Find Trade Colleges
2023 Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Construction Trades 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 Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Minnesota
The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Trades Colleges.
Top 10 Best Construction Trades Schools
Our analysis found North Hennepin Community College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Read full report on Construction Trades at North Hennepin Community College
Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Community and Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Full Construction Trades at Rochester Community and Technical College Report
The excellent programs at Minnesota State Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in Minnesota. M State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Fergus Falls.
Read full report on Construction Trades at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
The excellent programs at Minnesota West Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in Minnesota. Located in the remote town of Granite Falls, Minnesota West is a public college with a small student population.
Read full report on Construction Trades at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Out of the 10 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota County Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.
Full Construction Trades at Dakota County Technical College Report
St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for construction trades students. It came in at #6 on the list. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
Ridgewater College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in the town of Willmar.
Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for construction trades students. It came in at #8 on the list. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
Northland Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Northland Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Thief River Falls.
Read full report on Construction Trades at Northland Community and Technical College
With a ranking of #10, Lake Superior College did quite well on this year’s best schools for construction trades students. Located in the small city of Duluth, LSC is a public school with a small student population.
Read full report on Construction Trades at Lake Superior College
Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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 10 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.
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.