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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls, Minnesota · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241 · Phone: (800) 658-2330 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a public trade and career school in Granite Falls, MN offering CNA classes, lineman schools, and electrician schools, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College has a 51.5% completion rate, near the Minnesota average of 48.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,987 and median earnings of $45,285 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Minnesota West Community and Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 16.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 232 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 42 | $41,753 | $44,998 | $8,778 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | $50,677 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 2–4 years | 17 | $41,753 | $44,998 | $8,778 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | $8,730 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | $47,260 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | $33,565 | $8,597 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | $24,863 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | $8,730 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | $33,565 | $8,597 |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $50,677 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $50,677 | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | $33,565 | $8,597 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | $8,730 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | $47,260 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | $50,677 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a public two-year college with a campus in Granite Falls, MN. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus offers 29 program families in trade and career fields, with the most-completed programs being CNA classes (232 completers), lineman schools (46), and electrician schools (43).
Federal data show a completion rate of 51.5%, which is near the Minnesota state average of 48.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,987, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $45,285. About 16.3% of students received Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 1,762 undergraduates and 484 trade program completers in a remote rural locale, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on programs such as CNA, lineman, or electrician training close to home rather than a large urban campus. It is not possible to say from this data alone whether program lengths favor working adults or career changers, since specific program durations are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 29 program families, with the most-completed being CNA classes, lineman schools, and electrician schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 51.5%, which is near the Minnesota state average of 48.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $10,987, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,285, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 658-2330 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
It is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state as well as federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about individual program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?173638.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program lengths or schedule formats, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or your state licensing board for details specific to your chosen program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Minnesota West Community and Technical College at (800) 658-2330 or through its website, https://www.mnwest.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.