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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. Alexandria, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 164 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ATCC. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is located in St. Cloud, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 200 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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.
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.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Lakes College - Brainerd is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Central Lakes College - Brainerd is a small public school located in Brainerd, Minnesota that handed out 247 undergraduate 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,266 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Central Lakes College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Hennepin Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school situated in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It awarded 475 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of $9,314 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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 undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 320 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,330 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Paul College. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Rochester, Minnesota. 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. 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rochester Community and Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Century College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and it awarded 448 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,105 to cover tuition and fees at Century College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,366 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able 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.
St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a small population, 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from St Cloud Technical and Community College accumulate an average of $10,441 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at St Cloud Technical and Community 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.
Dakota County Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. DCTC is a small public school situated in Rosemount, Minnesota. It awarded 234 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from DCTC accumulate an average of $12,454 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at DCTC, 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 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northland Community and Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Thief River Falls, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 258 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,244 to cover tuition and fees at Northland Community and Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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. 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.
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Anoka 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 #12 on the list. Located in Anoka, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 272 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,538 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, Hibbing Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Hibbing, Minnesota, 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,268. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,520 in loans while pursuing 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 ranked #14 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 155 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Ridgewater College is $6,114. 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 Ridgewater College accumulate an average of $12,935 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Ridgewater College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
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 awarded 282 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
M State does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,900. This amount may 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. 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.
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. South Central College is a small public school located in North Mankato, Minnesota that handed out 109 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend South Central College, expect to pay an average of $6,146 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $4,741 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Central College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
North Hennepin Community 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 #17 on the list. North Hennepin Community College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of $9,158 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that North Hennepin Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, Northwest Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. NTC is a public institution located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 51 undergraduate 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NTC accumulate an average of $15,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
NTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Minnesota West Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 174 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $6,484 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Minnesota West. 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Minnesota West. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,404 to cover tuition and fees at LSC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 161 students 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,323 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
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Minnesota State College Southeast landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 145 undergraduate certificate awards 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MSC Southeast. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% 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 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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