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2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 19 schools in Minnesota to see which ones had the most popular online undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
Most Popular Online Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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Our 2023 rankings named Anoka Technical College the most popular school in Minnesota for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.
The average tuition and fees at Anoka Technical 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 $14,538 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
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 be in good company if you decide to attend St Cloud Technical and Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 249 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
St Cloud Technical and Community 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,441 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota West Community and Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online 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.
Students from Minnesota who attend Minnesota West full time pay an average of $6,484 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,332. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Minnesota West accumulate an average of $7,924 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Northwest Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. 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.
NTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,226. 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 $15,591 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Minnesota State Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. 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 at M State is $5,900. 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 M State accumulate an average of $13,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. 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. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Rochester Community and Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Rochester, Minnesota, 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,977 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
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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Ridgewater College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Willmar, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 155 students 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,935 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
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, Minnesota State College Southeast did quite well on this year’s most popular 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 does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,490. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,340 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Minneapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. It awarded 50 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Minneapolis, expect to pay an average of $12,750 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 $18,876 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northland Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 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. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Century College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Century College is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 448 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,366 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 72% 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 most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Brainerd, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 247 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Central Lakes College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,140. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Central Lakes College accumulate an average of $11,266 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
Around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Saint Paul College accumulate an average of $11,330 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hibbing Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Hibbing, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 225 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, Hennepin Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 475 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,314 in student loans. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Riverland Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Austin, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 183 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Riverland Community College is $6,249. 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 $11,885 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs.
If you want to attend St. Scholastica, expect to pay an average of $39,410 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. St. Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 200 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Minnesota is $13,765. 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 Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of $12,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 19 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.