2023 Most Popular Associate Degree 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. 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 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 38 schools in Minnesota to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our analysis found St Catherine University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Minnesota. St. Kate’s is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 245 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,494 to cover tuition and fees at St. Kate’s. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from St. Kate’s accumulate an average of $20,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
St. Kate’s 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 56% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Hennepin Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 533 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,881 to cover tuition and fees at Hennepin Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,370 in student loans. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Hennepin 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 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 38 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, St Cloud Technical and Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 735 associate degree awards 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,759 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Century College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade 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 1,188 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Century College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,105. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $19,410 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Some students may be able 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.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Dunwoody College of Technology is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 316 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Dunwoody College of Technology, expect to pay an average of $24,611 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,809 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Dunwoody College of Technology does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Dakota County Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. DCTC is a small public school situated in Rosemount, Minnesota. It awarded 420 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,419 to cover tuition and fees at DCTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,504 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at DCTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 727 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,900 to cover tuition and fees at M State. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $16,782 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at M State. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit institution located in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,328 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $21,089 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, Lake Superior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 672 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend LSC, expect to pay an average of $6,404 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from LSC accumulate an average of $16,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at LSC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Anoka Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Anoka, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 187 associate degree awards 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. Associate Degree recipients from Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of $17,947 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Anoka Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 560 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Saint Paul College, expect to pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,097 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Saint Paul College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Ridgewater College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Willmar, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 548 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Ridgewater College, expect to pay an average of $6,114 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $14,925 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Ridgewater College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Rochester Community and Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Rochester, Minnesota that handed out 690 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,670 to cover tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $18,059 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Rochester 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. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northland Community and Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Northland Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota that handed out 385 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Northland Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $6,244 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Northland Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $17,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Northland Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #15, South Central College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. South Central College is a public institution located in North Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 375 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
South Central College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,146. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,951 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at South Central College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 954 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $6,098 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,097 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, Minnesota State College Southeast did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 173 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at MSC Southeast is $7,490. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $18,279 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MSC Southeast. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alexandria Technical & Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 337 associate degree awards 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, associate degree students take out $13,721 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ATCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 239 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,484. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,332. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,120 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Minnesota West does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Normandale Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,371 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Normandale Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,321. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,310 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Normandale Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Coon Rapids, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,112 students in 2021-2022.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,655. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,814 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Online courses are available at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, 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, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Brainerd, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 503 associate degree awards 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. Associate Degree recipients from Central Lakes College accumulate an average of $15,319 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Central Lakes 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. 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.
Herzing University - Minneapolis ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. It awarded 37 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,750 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Minneapolis. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $25,093 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Minneapolis. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northwest Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. NTC is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 115 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. Associate Degree recipients from NTC accumulate an average of $13,981 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that NTC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Hennepin Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 613 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend North Hennepin Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,050 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of $18,106 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Hennepin Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*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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