2023 Best Undergraduate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Minnesota to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences 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 undergraduate certificate in Minnesota. ATCC is located in Alexandria, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 164 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you want to attend ATCC, expect to pay an average of $6,107 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ATCC accumulate an average of $12,581 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the small private for-profit school awarded 200 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,099 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - Minnesota does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Central Lakes College - Brainerd helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Minnesota. Brainerd, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 247 students 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,266 in student loans.
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 fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hennepin Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 475 undergraduate 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of $9,314 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Hennepin Technical College 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Saint Paul College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. This medium-sized public school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 320 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Saint Paul College is $6,318. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,330 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Paul College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Rochester, Minnesota that handed out 116 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,670 to cover tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rochester Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $15,977 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rochester Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #8, Century College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Century College is a medium-sized public school situated in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It awarded 448 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,366 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Century College does offer online classes in some areas. 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 ranked #9 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. This small public school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 249 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College is $6,075. 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,441 in student loans.
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.
Dakota County Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Rosemount, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 234 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,419 to cover tuition and fees at DCTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,454 in student loans.
DCTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northland Community and Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Northland Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota that handed out 258 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Northland Community and Technical College is $6,244. 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,274 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
Anoka Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Anoka Technical College is located in Anoka, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 272 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,075 to cover tuition and fees at Anoka Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of $14,538 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Anoka Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hibbing Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Hibbing Community College is a public institution located in Hibbing, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 225 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $5,970 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hibbing Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,268. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hibbing Community College accumulate an average of $9,520 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Hibbing Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Ridgewater College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Ridgewater College is a public institution located in Willmar, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 155 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ridgewater College accumulate an average of $12,935 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Ridgewater College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. M State is a medium-sized public school situated in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 282 undergraduate 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,049 in student loans.
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. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South Central College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. South Central College is located in North Mankato, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 109 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
South Central College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,146. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from South Central College accumulate an average of $4,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South Central College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Hennepin Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and it awarded 16 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,158 in loans while pursuing their degree.
North Hennepin Community College 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northwest Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. NTC is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 51 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NTC accumulate an average of $15,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Minnesota West is a public institution located in Granite Falls, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 174 undergraduate 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,924 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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.
Lake Superior College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 150 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at LSC is $6,404. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,008 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LSC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 161 undergraduate certificate awards 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,323 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Minnesota State College Southeast did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 145 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,340 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSC Southeast. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 22 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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