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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate 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.
The Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 49 schools in Minnesota to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 Hennepin Technical College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Minnesota. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 475 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,314 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 23% 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 attend Saint Paul College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 320 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,330 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Saint Paul College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Minnesota State Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Minnesota. Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota that handed out 282 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at M State is $5,900. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from M State accumulate an average of $13,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at M State. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 49 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, St Cloud Technical and Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public school situated in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It awarded 249 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,441 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at St Cloud Technical and Community College. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Out of the 49 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Northland Community and Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 258 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,274 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Northland Community and Technical College 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.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Central Lakes College - Brainerd is a small public school located in Brainerd, Minnesota that handed out 247 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,266 in student loans. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Lakes College. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Riverland Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in Austin, Minnesota, and it awarded 183 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Riverland Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,249. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Riverland Community College accumulate an average of $11,885 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Riverland Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Dakota County Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Rosemount, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 234 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,454 in student loans. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DCTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the small private for-profit school awarded 200 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,099 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Minnesota does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Century College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Century College is a medium-sized public school situated in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It awarded 448 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,366 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Century College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Anoka Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Anoka, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 272 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Anoka Technical College accumulate an average of $14,538 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Anoka Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, and it awarded 174 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Minnesota West accumulate an average of $7,924 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Minnesota West. 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.
Ridgewater College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 155 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,114 to cover tuition and fees at Ridgewater College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,935 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. ATCC is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Minnesota. It awarded 164 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,581 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
One thing to take note of is that ATCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Minnesota State College Southeast did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 145 undergraduate certificate awards 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,340 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 47% 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lake Superior College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 150 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,404 to cover tuition and fees at LSC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LSC accumulate an average of $13,008 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LSC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, Aveda Institute - Minneapolis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - Minneapolis is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 150 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Aveda Institute - Minneapolis accumulate an average of $6,550 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
With a ranking of #19, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is located in Rochester, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 134 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is $10,727. 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,764 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Pine Technical & Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Pine Technical & Community College is a small public school located in Pine City, Minnesota that handed out 101 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $4,643 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pine Technical & Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,821. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pine Technical & Community College accumulate an average of $14,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Pine Technical & Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 24% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Nova Academy of Cosmetology ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Nova Academy of Cosmetology is a very small private for-profit school situated in Rochester, Minnesota. It awarded 98 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,088 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Rochester Community and Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Rochester Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Rochester, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 116 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,977 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 48% 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.
Hibbing Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Hibbing, Minnesota, and it awarded 225 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Minnesota who attend Hibbing Community College full time pay an average of $5,970 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,268. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hibbing Community College accumulate an average of $9,520 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hibbing Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 161 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Minneapolis Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $14,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Model College of Hair Design ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Minnesota list. Model College of Hair Design is a private for-profit institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,427 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% 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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