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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.
St. Kate’s does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,494. 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 $20,415 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that St. Kate’s does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota that handed out 533 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of $17,370 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Cloud Technical and Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. This small public school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 735 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,075 to cover tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $15,759 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
One thing to take note of is that St Cloud Technical and Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Century College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Century College is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,188 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Century College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 38 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dunwoody College of Technology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 316 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. On average, associate degree students take out $15,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Dunwoody College of Technology. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Dakota County Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Rosemount, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 420 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
DCTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,419. 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 $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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. M State is a medium-sized public school situated in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,782 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
M State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is located in St. Cloud, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,328 associate degrees to qualified students.
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 ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. LSC is a small public school situated in Duluth, Minnesota. It awarded 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LSC. 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.
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. Anoka Technical College is located in Anoka, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 187 associate degrees to qualified students.
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, associate degree students take out $17,947 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
You may have the opportunity 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.
Saint Paul College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 560 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,318 to cover tuition and fees at Saint Paul College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $19,097 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Paul College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Ridgewater 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 #12 on the 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,925 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Ridgewater 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 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Rochester, Minnesota. It awarded 690 associate degrees 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 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rochester Community and Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northland Community and Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Northland Community and Technical College is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 385 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. 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.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northland Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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. South Central College is a small public school situated in North Mankato, Minnesota. 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. 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.
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.
With a ranking of #16, Minneapolis Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 954 associate degrees 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 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, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Minnesota State College Southeast 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 #17 on the list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 173 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend MSC Southeast, expect to pay an average of $7,490 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 $18,279 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
MSC Southeast does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
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. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 337 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at ATCC is $6,107. 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 ATCC accumulate an average of $13,721 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Online courses are available at ATCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
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Minnesota West 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 #19 on the list. Located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 239 associate degree awards 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. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Minnesota West. During the 2020-2021 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Normandale Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Normandale Community College is a public institution located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,371 associate degrees 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. 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 fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota that handed out 1,112 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,655 to cover tuition and fees at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus accumulate an average of $17,814 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Central Lakes College is located in Brainerd, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 503 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Central Lakes College, expect to pay an average of $6,140 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Lakes College. 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 landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. 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.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Herzing University - Minneapolis accumulate an average of $25,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing University - Minneapolis. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northwest Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. NTC is a very small public school situated in Bemidji, Minnesota. It awarded 115 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from NTC accumulate an average of $13,981 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
One thing to take note of is that NTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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 small public school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota that handed out 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. On average, associate degree students take out $18,106 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Hennepin Community College. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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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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