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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Minnesota to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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 2023 rankings named Capella University the most popular school in Minnesota for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large private for-profit school awarded 6,115 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Capella University accumulate an average of $27,673 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Capella University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,628 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $9,444 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Minnesota State Mankato. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,814. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of $21,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Online courses are available at Minnesota State Mankato, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large public school awarded 8,508 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMN Twin Cities is $15,859. Out-of-state students pay an average of $35,099. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,954 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMN Twin Cities. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Rochester helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. UMN Rochester is located in Rochester, Minnesota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,464 to cover tuition and fees at UMN Rochester. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,991 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMN Rochester. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. St. Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,614 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $10,117 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend St. Cloud State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,001. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,886 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that St. Cloud State University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
Metropolitan State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Metro State is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 1,735 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Metro State is $9,684. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,393 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Metro State. In 2020-2021 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Minnesota - Crookston landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Crookston, Minnesota, and it awarded 435 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,010 to cover tuition and fees at UMN Crookston. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,659 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMN Crookston does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
St Catherine University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 582 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from St. Kate’s accumulate an average of $27,629 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at St. Kate’s. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Winona State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Winona State is a public institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,483 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $10,492 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Winona State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,224. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,128 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Winona State. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Herzing University - Minneapolis ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s 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 156 bachelor’s 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Minneapolis accumulate an average of $31,887 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Herzing University - Minneapolis 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, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #12, Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 978 students in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Concordia University, Saint Paul accumulate an average of $20,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Concordia University, Saint Paul does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bemidji State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Bemidji, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 972 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bemidji State University, expect to pay an average of $10,130 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,541 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bemidji State University. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #14, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 2,218 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $14,126 in tuition and fees if they attend UMN Duluth full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,516. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,484 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMN Duluth. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 761 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
St. Scholastica does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,410. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from St. Scholastica accumulate an average of $21,142 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Scholastica. 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.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 424 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend SMU MN, expect to pay an average of $41,150 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,337 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SMU MN. In 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. This small public school is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, and it awarded 1,039 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Minnesota who attend MSU Moorhead full time pay an average of $10,236 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,072. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,450 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSU Moorhead does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Bethel University Minnesota came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 737 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $41,270 to cover tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,237 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bethel University Minnesota does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school situated in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 136 bachelor’s 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, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,981 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - Minnesota does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Academy College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Academy College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Bloomington, Minnesota. It awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Academy College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,997. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Academy College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution located in Marshall, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 457 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Southwest Minnesota State University, expect to pay an average of $10,122 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Southwest Minnesota State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. MCAD is a private not-for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 119 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $42,560 to cover tuition and fees at MCAD. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,167 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MCAD. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 20% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Oak Hills Christian College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. OHCC is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at OHCC is $18,270. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OHCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Crown College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Crown College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota that handed out 182 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Crown, expect to pay an average of $29,230 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Crown accumulate an average of $26,964 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Crown. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Northwestern Health Sciences University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 37 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,007 to cover tuition and fees at NWHSU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWHSU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% 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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