2023 Best Value Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 Value Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best value basic certificate programs for trade school students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found Rochester Community and Technical College to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Minnesota. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Rochester, Minnesota. It awarded 123 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Rochester Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,670 in tuition and fees each year.
Some students 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.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Rochester Community and Technical College is ranked #4 for overall quality in Minnesota.
Out of the 25 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s value ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Anoka Technical College are $6,075 a year.
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.
Anoka Technical College also took the #5 spot in our Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Century College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Century College is a public institution located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 477 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Century College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,105 in tuition and fees each year.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Century 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.
Out of the 25 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s value ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 730 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Hennepin Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,881 in tuition and fees each year.
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.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Northwest Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in Minnesota. Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, the very small public school awarded 37 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NTC are $6,226 a year.
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.
Saint Paul College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 448 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,318 per year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Paul College. 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.
Northland Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Northland Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota that handed out 167 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Northland Community and Technical College are $6,244 a year.
Northland Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
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Inver Hills Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. IHCC is a small public school situated in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. It awarded 248 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
IHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,007 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at IHCC. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ridgewater College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate trade school programs. Willmar, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 39 students in 2021-2022.
Ridgewater College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,114 in tuition and fees each year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ridgewater College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. ATCC is a public institution located in Alexandria, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 161 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,107 in tuition and fees each year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ATCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Dakota County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. DCTC is located in Rosemount, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 209 basic certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DCTC are $6,419 per year.
DCTC 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 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Central College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate trade school programs. South Central College is located in North Mankato, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 107 basic certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Central College are $6,146 per year.
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. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Granite Falls, Minnesota that handed out 277 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Minnesota West undergraduate students pay an average of $12,332 in tuition and fees each year.
Minnesota West does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pine Technical & Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate trade school programs. Pine Technical & Community College is a small public school located in Pine City, Minnesota that handed out 98 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pine Technical & Community College are $8,821 a year.
Pine Technical & Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Lake Superior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. LSC is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 177 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LSC are $6,404 a year.
Some students 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 landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 450 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,098 in tuition and fees each year.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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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Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus are $5,655 per year.
One thing to take note of is that Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #18, Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. M State is located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 43 basic certificates to qualified students.
M State undergraduate students pay an average of $5,900 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at M State. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Central Lakes College is located in Brainerd, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 106 basic certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Lakes College are $6,140 per year.
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. 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.
With a ranking of #20, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. MSU Moorhead is a small public school situated in Moorhead, Minnesota. It awarded 102 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MSU Moorhead are $19,072 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MSU Moorhead. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, MSU Moorhead also did well on our Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Minnesota State College Southeast landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate trade school programs. 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MSC Southeast are $7,490 a year.
Online courses are available at MSC Southeast, 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, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Normandale Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, and it awarded 199 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Normandale Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,321 in tuition and fees each year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Normandale Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the small private for-profit school awarded 355 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Minnesota are $13,765 per year.
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.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list.
Dunwoody College of Technology ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Dunwoody College of Technology is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 20 basic certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Dunwoody College of Technology are $24,611 per year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Dunwoody College of Technology. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Dunwoody College of Technology also made our Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list, coming in at #2.
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate trade school programs. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 15 students in 2021-2022.
Bethel University Minnesota undergraduate students pay an average of $41,270 in tuition and fees each year.
Online courses are available at Bethel University Minnesota, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Bethel University Minnesota is ranked #1 for overall quality in Minnesota.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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