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2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate 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.
The Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Minnesota to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best value experiences for trade school students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best value 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.
ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,107 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,581 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ATCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
ATCC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Rochester Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in Minnesota. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 116 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Rochester Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,670 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,977 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 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.
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 value 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 for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Central Lakes College are $6,140 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,266 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Lakes College also took the #3 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota rankings.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hennepin Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 475 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hennepin Technical College are $5,881 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,314 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hennepin Technical College. 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.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Hennepin Technical College is ranked #5 for overall quality in Minnesota.
North Hennepin Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 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 undergraduate students pay an average of $5,050 in tuition and fees each year. 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. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 320 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Paul College are $6,318 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,330 in student loans.
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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. 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.
St Cloud Technical and Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,441 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St Cloud Technical and Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Century College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 448 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Century College are $6,105 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,366 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
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.
Hibbing Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Hibbing Community College is a small public school situated in Hibbing, Minnesota. It awarded 225 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Hibbing Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,268 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,520 in loans while pursuing 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. In fact, around 51% 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 value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. 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 for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Northland Community and Technical College are $6,244 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,274 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Northland Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #12, Dakota County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. DCTC is a public institution located in Rosemount, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 234 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
DCTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,419 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,454 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DCTC. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Anoka Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Anoka, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 272 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Anoka Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,538 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Anoka Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ridgewater College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 155 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ridgewater College are $6,114 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,935 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able 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 came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Fergus Falls, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 282 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at M State are $5,900 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,049 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at M State. 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 value 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at South Central College are $6,146 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,741 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Central College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lake Superior College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 150 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LSC are $6,404 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,008 in student loans.
LSC 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, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Minnesota West Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Minnesota West is located in Granite Falls, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 174 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Minnesota West undergraduate students pay an average of $12,332 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,924 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Minnesota West. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northwest Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, the very small public school handed out 51 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NTC are $6,226 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school 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.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate 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.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,098 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,323 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Minneapolis Community and 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Minnesota State College Southeast did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. MSC Southeast is a small public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 145 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
MSC Southeast undergraduate students pay an average of $7,490 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,340 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
MSC Southeast does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit institution located in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 200 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Minnesota are $13,765 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,099 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota also took the #2 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota rankings.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 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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