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2023 Best Basic Certificate 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Minnesota to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Top Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found Bethel University Minnesota to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Minnesota. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 15 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota is $41,270. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bethel University Minnesota. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dunwoody College of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 20 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Dunwoody College of Technology does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $24,611. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Dunwoody College of Technology. 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 Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school situated in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 355 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Minnesota is $13,765. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota 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 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 25 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Community and Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Rochester, Minnesota. It awarded 123 basic certificates 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rochester Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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 Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Anoka, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 526 students in 2021-2022.
Anoka Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,075. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Online courses are available at Anoka Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, and it awarded 102 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU Moorhead is $10,236. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,072.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSU Moorhead. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Century College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 477 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Century College, expect to pay an average of $6,105 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Century College. In 2020-2021 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northwest Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. NTC is a public institution located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 37 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,226 to cover tuition and fees at NTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Depending on your major, you 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.
Northland Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 167 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northland Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Saint Paul College is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 448 basic certificates to qualified students.
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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Paul College. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hennepin Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school situated in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It awarded 730 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Hennepin Technical College is $5,881. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Dakota County Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Rosemount, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 209 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend DCTC, expect to pay an average of $6,419 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 277 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,484. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,332.
Online courses are available at Minnesota West, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Inver Hills Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Inver Hills Community College is a small public school located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota that handed out 248 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend IHCC, expect to pay an average of $6,007 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
IHCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ridgewater College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Willmar, Minnesota, and it awarded 39 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Ridgewater College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,114. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ridgewater College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. ATCC is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Minnesota. It awarded 161 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
ATCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,107. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ATCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
South Central College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. South Central College is a public institution located in North Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 107 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,146 to cover tuition and fees at South Central College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Online courses are available at South Central College, 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 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 450 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,098 to cover tuition and fees at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Minnesota State College Southeast came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. MSC Southeast is a public institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 81 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend MSC Southeast, expect to pay an average of $7,490 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSC Southeast does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #20, Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. M State is a medium-sized public school situated in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 43 basic certificates 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.
M State 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 51% took at least some of their classes online.
Lake Superior College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. LSC is located in Duluth, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 177 basic certificates 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.
LSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Central Lakes College is a public institution located in Brainerd, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 106 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Central Lakes College is $6,140. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Lakes College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Coon Rapids, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 65 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, expect to pay an average of $5,655 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus 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 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Normandale Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Normandale Community College is a public institution located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 199 basic certificates 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Normandale Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Pine Technical & Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Pine City, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 98 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pine Technical & Community College is $4,643. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,821.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pine Technical & Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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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