2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Best Associate Degree 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 24 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Minnesota. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 337 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at ATCC is $6,107. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from ATCC accumulate an average of $13,721 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
ATCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Out of the 24 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dunwoody College of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 316 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Dunwoody College of Technology is $24,611. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,809 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Dunwoody College of Technology, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in St. Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 1,328 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,765 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $21,089 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Minnesota does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Rochester Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Minnesota. Rochester, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 690 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Rochester Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $5,670 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Rochester Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $18,059 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Rochester Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Anoka Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in Anoka, Minnesota that handed out 187 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Anoka Technical College, expect to pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $17,947 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Anoka Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Ridgewater College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 548 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,114 to cover tuition and fees at Ridgewater College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,925 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ridgewater College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 735 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,075 to cover tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from St Cloud Technical and Community College accumulate an average of $15,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at St Cloud Technical and Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Northland Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. This small public school is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 385 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Northland Community and Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,244. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,992 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northland Community and Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Hennepin Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 533 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,881 to cover tuition and fees at Hennepin Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,370 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hennepin Technical College. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Century College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Century College is a medium-sized public school situated in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It awarded 1,188 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Century College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,105. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,410 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Century College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Northwest Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This very small public school is located in Bemidji, Minnesota, and it awarded 115 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at NTC is $6,226. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from NTC accumulate an average of $13,981 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NTC. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 560 students in 2021-2022.
Saint Paul College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,318. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $19,097 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Saint Paul College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Dakota County Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. DCTC is a public institution located in Rosemount, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 420 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at DCTC is $6,419. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $13,504 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at DCTC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, South Central College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. North Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 375 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at South Central College is $6,146. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,951 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Central College. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and it awarded 1,112 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,655. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus accumulate an average of $17,814 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota that handed out 727 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend M State, expect to pay an average of $5,900 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from M State accumulate an average of $16,782 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at M State. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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North Hennepin Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 613 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend North Hennepin Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,050 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,106 in student loans.
North Hennepin Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 954 students in 2021-2022.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,098. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $21,097 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Minneapolis Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Hibbing Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Hibbing Community College is a small public school located in Hibbing, Minnesota that handed out 643 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Minnesota who attend Hibbing Community College full time pay an average of $5,970 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,268. Associate Degree recipients from Hibbing Community College accumulate an average of $14,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hibbing Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Central Lakes College is a small public school situated in Brainerd, Minnesota. It awarded 503 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Central Lakes College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,140. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,319 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Central Lakes College. In 2020-2021 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #21, Normandale Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, and it awarded 1,371 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,321 to cover tuition and fees at Normandale Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $16,310 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Normandale Community College. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Minnesota West Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 239 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Minnesota who attend Minnesota West full time pay an average of $6,484 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,332. On average, associate degree students take out $14,120 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Minnesota West does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Lake Superior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. LSC is located in Duluth, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 672 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend LSC, expect to pay an average of $6,404 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,655 in student loans.
LSC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Minnesota State College Southeast landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. MSC Southeast is a public institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 173 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
MSC Southeast does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,490. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from MSC Southeast accumulate an average of $18,279 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
MSC Southeast does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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