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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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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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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. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 164 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,581 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that ATCC does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
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Out of the 22 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the small private for-profit school handed out 200 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota, expect to pay an average of $13,765 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of $12,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. 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.
Out of the 22 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Lakes College - Brainerd landed the # 3 spot on the list. 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.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,140 to cover tuition and fees at Central Lakes College. 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 $11,266 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Lakes College. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hennepin Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 475 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Hennepin Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,881. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,314 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Saint Paul College is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 320 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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.
Saint Paul 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, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Rochester Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Rochester, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 116 undergraduate 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,977 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rochester Community and Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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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. White Bear Lake, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 448 students 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,366 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Century 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.
With a ranking of #9, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 249 students 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. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Dakota County 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 #10 on the list. This small public school is located in Rosemount, Minnesota, and it awarded 234 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
DCTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,419. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,454 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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 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 #11 on the list. Northland Community and Technical College is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 258 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you want to attend Northland Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $6,244 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northland Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $11,274 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Northland Community and Technical 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 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Anoka Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Anoka Technical College is a public institution located in Anoka, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 272 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,538 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Anoka Technical College. 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.
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 located in Hibbing, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 225 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Minnesota who attend Hibbing Community College full time pay an average of $5,970 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hibbing Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ridgewater College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 155 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Ridgewater College, expect to pay an average of $6,114 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 $12,935 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ridgewater College. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 282 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from M State accumulate an average of $13,049 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 M State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
South Central 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 #16 on the list. North Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 109 students in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,741 in student loans.
South Central 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, North Hennepin Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. North Hennepin Community College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
North Hennepin Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,050. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,158 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Hennepin Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Northwest Technical College is a very small public school located in Bemidji, Minnesota that handed out 51 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend NTC, expect to pay an average of $6,226 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Granite Falls, Minnesota that handed out 174 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,484. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,332. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,924 in student loans.
Minnesota West does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Lake Superior 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 #20 on the list. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 150 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
LSC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,404. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LSC accumulate an average of $13,008 in student debt by the time they complete 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. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 161 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Minneapolis Community and Technical College is $6,098. 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 $14,323 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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.
With a ranking of #22, Minnesota State College Southeast did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Winona, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 145 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,490 to cover tuition and fees at MSC Southeast. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MSC Southeast accumulate an average of $10,340 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
MSC Southeast 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 57% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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