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2023 Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Construction Trades Undergraduate 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Minnesota to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota
The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
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Our analysis found Rochester Community and Technical College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Minnesota. Located in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota County Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. M State is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Fergus Falls.
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 #4 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Cloud Technical and Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
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Ridgewater College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in the remote town of Willmar.
With a ranking of #7, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s best schools for construction trades students working on their undergraduate certificate. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
Northland Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Northland Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Thief River Falls.
Lake Superior College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Duluth, LSC is a public school with a small student population.
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.