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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota
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The Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 71 schools in Minnesota to see which 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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Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota
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Our 2023 rankings named Hennepin Technical College the most popular school in Minnesota for trade school students working on their degree. Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,738 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of $15,452 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Hennepin Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,797 during the early years of their career. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Paul College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,328 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,827 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Saint Paul College graduates make an average of $36,206 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
The programs at Anoka Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in Anoka, Minnesota that handed out 985 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of $16,129 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Anoka Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,893 during the early years of their career. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Century College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 2,113 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Century College accumulate an average of $18,493 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Century College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,997 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a great place for trade school students. Minnesota West is a small public school situated in Granite Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 690 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,465 in student loans.After graduating from Minnesota West, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,213 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in St. Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 2,068 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $22,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $168 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Rasmussen University - Minnesota, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,281 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school situated in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 1,009 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from St Cloud Technical and Community College accumulate an average of $14,164 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from St Cloud Technical and Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,365 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Fergus Falls, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,052 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,646 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from M State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,038 during the early years of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
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Dakota County Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Rosemount, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 863 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,189 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, DCTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,125 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
With a ranking of #10, Northland Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Northland Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 810 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Northland Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $15,408 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northland Community and Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,428 during the early year of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
St Catherine University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 1,399 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from St. Kate’s accumulate an average of $37,715 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $312, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, St. Kate’s graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,926 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,565 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,249 in student loans.After graduating from Minneapolis Community and Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,845 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
With a ranking of #13, Lake Superior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. LSC is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 999 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from LSC accumulate an average of $15,613 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, LSC graduates make an average of $37,585 annually. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Minnesota State College Southeast landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 399 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from MSC Southeast accumulate an average of $13,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, MSC Southeast graduates make an average of $39,491 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Ridgewater College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in Willmar, Minnesota that handed out 742 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Ridgewater College accumulate an average of $14,214 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Ridgewater College graduates make an average of $38,961 annually. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Aveda Institute - Minneapolis ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the very small private for-profit school handed out 325 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $6,550 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $131, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Aveda Institute - Minneapolis graduates make an average of $26,443 annually. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Riverland Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Riverland Community College is located in Austin, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 644 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,377 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. ATCC is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Minnesota. It awarded 662 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,436 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, ATCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,141 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Capella University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the large private for-profit school handed out 14,847 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $59,264 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Capella University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,758 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 500 degrees in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center graduates make an average of $23,829 annually. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Central Lakes College is a public institution located in Brainerd, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 856 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Central Lakes College accumulate an average of $13,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Central Lakes College graduates make an average of $41,724 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 929 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,278 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Rochester Community and Technical College graduates make an average of $41,604 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota State Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,728 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,957 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $180 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Minnesota State Mankato graduates make an average of $46,060 annually. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Dunwoody College of Technology ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 453 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Dunwoody College of Technology accumulate an average of $16,895 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Dunwoody College of Technology graduates make an average of $50,418 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
Pine Technical & Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Pine City, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 333 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Pine Technical & Community College accumulate an average of $15,908 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Pine Technical & Community College graduates make an average of $44,593 annually. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
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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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