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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.
Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
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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.
The average tuition and fees at St. Kate’s is $37,494. 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 $20,415 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Kate’s. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Hennepin Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 533 associate degrees 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,370 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at St Cloud Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 735 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend St Cloud Technical and Community College, expect to pay an average of $6,075 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 $15,759 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Century College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,188 associate degree 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,410 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Century College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Dunwoody College of Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 316 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,611 to cover tuition and fees at Dunwoody College of Technology. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Dunwoody College of Technology accumulate an average of $15,809 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Dunwoody College of Technology 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 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Dakota County Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Rosemount, Minnesota, and it awarded 420 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at DCTC is $6,419. 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 $13,504 in student loans. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that DCTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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. Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota that handed out 727 associate degrees 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. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at M State. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in St. Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 1,328 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota, expect to pay an average of $13,765 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 $21,089 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Lake Superior 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 #9 on the list. Lake Superior College is a small public school located in Duluth, Minnesota that handed out 672 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
LSC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,404. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,655 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
LSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Anoka Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Anoka Technical College is a small public school situated in Anoka, Minnesota. It awarded 187 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Anoka Technical College, expect to pay an average of $6,075 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 $17,947 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 Anoka Technical College. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 560 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Saint Paul College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,318. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Saint Paul College accumulate an average of $19,097 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
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.
Ridgewater College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Ridgewater College is a public institution located in Willmar, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 548 associate degrees 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, associate degree students take out $14,925 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ridgewater College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,059 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Online courses are available at Rochester Community and Technical 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, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Northland Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Thief River Falls, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 385 students in 2021-2022.
Northland Community and Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,244. This amount may 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. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Northland 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. 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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South Central 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 #15 on the list. North Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 375 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,146 to cover tuition and fees at South Central 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 $15,951 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South Central College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 954 students in 2021-2022.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,098. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Minneapolis Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $21,097 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Minnesota State College Southeast ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Winona, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 173 students 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, associate degree students take out $18,279 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSC Southeast does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. ATCC is a public institution located in Alexandria, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 337 associate degrees 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,721 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ATCC. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota West is a small public school situated in Granite Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 239 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,484 in tuition and fees if they attend Minnesota West full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,332. Associate Degree recipients from Minnesota West accumulate an average of $14,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Minnesota West. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Normandale Community 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 #20 on the list. Bloomington, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,371 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Normandale Community College is $6,321. 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 $16,310 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Normandale Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,112 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is $5,655. 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 $17,814 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
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. Brainerd, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 503 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,140 to cover tuition and fees at Central Lakes 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 $15,319 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Central Lakes College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Minneapolis 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 #23 on the list. St. Louis Park, Minnesota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 37 students 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,093 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Minneapolis does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, Northwest Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This very small public school is located in Bemidji, Minnesota, and it awarded 115 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #25, North Hennepin Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. North Hennepin Community College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 613 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at North Hennepin Community College is $5,050. 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 North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of $18,106 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% 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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Notes and References
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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