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Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota

2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota

19 Schools Ranked
$8,683 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$12,651 Avg Student Debt

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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, Minnesota
272 Total Awards
$6,075 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,538 Avg Student Debt

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 small public school situated in Anoka, Minnesota. It awarded 272 undergraduate certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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249 Total Awards
$6,075 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,441 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means St Cloud Technical and Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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 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. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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174 Total Awards
$6,484 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,924 Avg Student Debt

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. 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,924 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

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.

Full Minnesota West Community and Technical College Report

#4

Northwest Technical College

Bemidji, Minnesota
51 Total Awards
$6,226 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,591 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bemidji, Minnesota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 51 students 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,591 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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.

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282 Total Awards
$5,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,049 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. M State is a public institution located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 282 undergraduate certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Minnesota State Community and Technical College Report

164 Total Awards
$6,107 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,581 Avg Student Debt

Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. 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 don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,107 to cover tuition and fees at ATCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,581 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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116 Total Awards
$5,670 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,977 Avg Student Debt

Rochester Community and Technical College 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 #7 on the list. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 116 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Rochester Community and Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,670. 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 $15,977 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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#8

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
155 Total Awards
$6,114 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,935 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Ridgewater College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 155 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Ridgewater College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,114. This amount may be reduced 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. 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.

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#9

Herzing University - Minneapolis

St. Louis Park, Minnesota
50 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,876 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Minneapolis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 50 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Minneapolis is $12,750. 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 Herzing University - Minneapolis accumulate an average of $18,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, Minnesota
258 Total Awards
$6,244 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,274 Avg Student Debt

Northland Community and Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Northland Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The school has a small population, 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,274 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

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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145 Total Awards
$7,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,340 Avg Student Debt

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 public institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 145 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,340 in student loans. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

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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#12

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
448 Total Awards
$6,105 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,366 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Century College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 448 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Around 59% of those degree recipients 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.

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#13

Central Lakes College - Brainerd

Brainerd, Minnesota
247 Total Awards
$6,140 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,266 Avg Student Debt

Central Lakes College - Brainerd landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Central Lakes College - Brainerd is a small public school located in Brainerd, Minnesota that handed out 247 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,266 in student loans. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
320 Total Awards
$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,330 Avg Student Debt

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, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 320 students 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,330 in student loans. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#15

Hibbing Community College

Hibbing, Minnesota
225 Total Awards
$5,970 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,520 Avg Student Debt

Hibbing Community College 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. Hibbing Community College is a small public school situated in Hibbing, Minnesota. 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. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#15

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
475 Total Awards
$5,881 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,314 Avg Student Debt

Hennepin Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of $9,314 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#15

Riverland Community College

Austin, Minnesota
183 Total Awards
$6,249 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,885 Avg Student Debt

Riverland Community College 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. Located in Austin, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 183 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Riverland Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,249. 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 $11,885 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#15

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
$39,410 Average Tuition & Fees

The College of Saint Scholastica 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.

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.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#15

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
200 Total Awards
$13,765 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,099 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Minnesota came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school situated in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 200 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Rasmussen University - Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,765. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,099 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.

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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.

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