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Trade and career schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 92 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 9,582 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 48% (rank 48 of 53 states), median graduate debt $12,000, and 23% of campuses are for-profit.
92campuses
9,582credentials / yr
48%avg completion
$12,000median graduate debt
$45,285median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
CDL / truck driving schools
48 campuses · $38,807 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
22 campuses · $36,846 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
20 campuses · $38,520 yr-1 pay Welding schools
20 campuses · $43,125 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
18 campuses · $23,604 yr-1 pay CNA classes
16 campuses · $39,708 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
16 campuses · $47,885 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
16 campuses · $34,969 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
15 campuses · $41,294 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
15 campuses · $52,395 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
14 campuses · $43,760 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
14 campuses · $55,361 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
14 campuses · $34,472 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
13 campuses · $38,858 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
13 campuses · $23,604 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
11 campuses · $52,446 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
11 campuses Massage therapy schools
9 campuses · $27,980 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
9 campuses · $47,657 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
8 campuses Plumbing schools
8 campuses · $91,570 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
7 campuses · $23,604 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
7 campuses · $28,247 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
6 campuses · $40,010 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
5 campuses · $39,602 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
3 campuses · $36,041 yr-1 pay Lineman schools
3 campuses · $44,647 yr-1 pay Barber schools
2 campuses Heavy equipment operator schools
1 campuses · $51,968 yr-1 pay
48 campuses · $38,807 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
22 campuses · $36,846 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
20 campuses · $38,520 yr-1 pay Welding schools
20 campuses · $43,125 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
18 campuses · $23,604 yr-1 pay CNA classes
16 campuses · $39,708 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
16 campuses · $47,885 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
16 campuses · $34,969 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
15 campuses · $41,294 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
15 campuses · $52,395 yr-1 pay CNC & machining programs
14 campuses · $43,760 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
14 campuses · $55,361 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
14 campuses · $34,472 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
13 campuses · $38,858 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
13 campuses · $23,604 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
11 campuses · $52,446 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
11 campuses Massage therapy schools
9 campuses · $27,980 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
9 campuses · $47,657 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
8 campuses Plumbing schools
8 campuses · $91,570 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
7 campuses · $23,604 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
7 campuses · $28,247 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
6 campuses · $40,010 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
5 campuses · $39,602 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
3 campuses · $36,041 yr-1 pay Lineman schools
3 campuses · $44,647 yr-1 pay Barber schools
2 campuses Heavy equipment operator schools
1 campuses · $51,968 yr-1 pay
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park | Public technical college | Auto tech, HVAC, Construction, Dental assisting | 745 | 42% | $11,433 |
| Century College | White Bear Lake | Public community college | EMT / paramedic, CNA, Dental assisting, HVAC | 713 | 31% | $14,250 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul | Public community college | CNA, Cosmetology, Electrician, LPN | 625 | 40% | $10,925 |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka | Public technical college | CNA, Welding, EMT / paramedic, Machinist | 585 | 67% | $11,000 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls | Public technical college | CNA, Lineworker, Electrician, Welding | 484 | 52% | $10,987 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount | Public technical college | Auto tech, Welding, LPN, Electrician | 417 | 58% | $11,000 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls | Public technical college | Lineworker, Electrician, Dental assisting, LPN | 395 | 47% | $12,000 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud | Public technical college | LPN, Auto tech, Electrician, HVAC | 357 | 45% | $12,000 |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth | Public community college | Medical assistant, CNA, Construction, Welding | 344 | 42% | $12,775 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis | Minneapolis | for-profit career college | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage therapy | 343 | 68% | $6,333 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud | for-profit university | LPN, Billing & coding, Medical assistant, Surgical tech | 285 | not reported | $20,899 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls | Public technical college | LPN, CNA, Auto tech, Electrician | 282 | 56% | $12,000 |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing | Public community college | CNA, Welding, EMT / paramedic, LPN | 281 | 42% | $12,000 |
| Riverland Community College | Austin | Public community college | Electrician, LPN, CDL, Welding | 262 | 52% | $12,000 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria | Public technical college | LPN, CDL, Welding, Diesel tech | 252 | 60% | $12,000 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar | Public community college | Electrician, Welding, Medical assistant, Cosmetology | 250 | 50% | $12,000 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester | Public technical college | Construction, Billing & coding, CNA, LPN | 249 | 29% | $14,743 |
| South Central College | North Mankato | Public community college | Machinist, Dental assisting, Welding, HVAC | 208 | 39% | $12,000 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd | Public community college | Heavy equipment, Welding, Auto tech, Dental assisting | 206 | 53% | $11,000 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester | non-profit college | Phlebotomy, Imaging tech, Pharmacy tech, EMT / paramedic | 201 | not reported | $10,500 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis | non-profit college | Electrician, Auto tech, Welding, HVAC | 199 | not reported | $16,000 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis | Public technical college | CNA, Dental assisting, HVAC, Aviation maint. | 191 | 20% | $17,954 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | Public community college | CNA, EMT / paramedic | 169 | 24% | $13,965 |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Pine City | Public technical college | CNA, LPN, Auto tech, Machinist | 166 | 36% | $14,392 |
| St Catherine University | Saint Paul | non-profit university | Medical assistant, Imaging tech | 153 | not reported | $24,181 |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology | Rochester | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Nail tech, Esthetics | 132 | 77% | $9,424 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona | Public community college | CDL, LPN, Auto tech, Machinist | 125 | 48% | $12,971 |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji | Public technical college | Electrician, Billing & coding, Plumbing, LPN | 117 | 50% | $15,000 |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury | Woodbury | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Massage therapy | 114 | not reported | not reported |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | St. Louis Park | non-profit university | Dental assisting, Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 98 | not reported | $21,500 |
| Empire Beauty School-Bloomington | Bloomington | for-profit career school | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 95 | 78% | $10,231 |
| Model College of Hair Design | Saint Cloud | for-profit career college | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech | 93 | 61% | $7,139 |
| PCI Academy-Plymouth | Plymouth | for-profit career school | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 93 | 72% | $5,828 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington | non-profit university | Massage therapy, Imaging tech | 62 | not reported | $7,500 |
| Normandale Community College | Bloomington | Public community college | CNA, Dental hygiene, Culinary | 55 | 27% | $12,000 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood | Maplewood | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Esthetics | 54 | not reported | not reported |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park | Public community college | Phlebotomy, Construction | 46 | 22% | $14,750 |
| Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park | Spring Lake Park | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 42 | 52% | $13,000 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids | Public community college | Medical assistant, Massage therapy, Pharmacy tech | 32 | 30% | $13,500 |
| Avalon School of Cosmetology | Worthington | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 23 | 83% | not reported |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Paul | non-profit university | Imaging tech | 19 | not reported | $17,832 |
| Leech Lake Tribal College | Cass Lake | Public community college | Electrician, Construction | 10 | 19% | not reported |
| Hastings Beauty School | Hastings | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 9 | 69% | not reported |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet | Public college | Electrician | 1 | not reported | $14,181 |
| Bovey, MN- NPGA | Bovey | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| CES Minnesota, LLC | Willmar | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Cambridge - Isanti Schools #911 | Cambridge | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Cdl Made Simple | Kasota | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Central MN Truck Academy | Royalton | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Cloquet High School | Cloquet | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Don's Bus Service INc | Albertville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Elite School Transportation | Brooklyn Center | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Ellsworth Public School | Ellsworth | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Fourpointo Bus Services | Kimball | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Greg Hanson Trucking | Karlstad | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Hancock High School | Hancock | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Hap Transportation | Saint Paul | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Hinckley Finalyson Schools | Hinckley | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Interstate Truck Driving School | West Saint Paul | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| K.C.S | Saint Paul | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Knight Driving Academy | Burnsville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| LePier | Fosston | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| M State Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| M State Moorhead | Moorhead | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| M State Wadena | Wadena | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Mahir Transportation | Minneapolis | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Marshall County Central Schools | Newfolden | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Mayle Trans | Richfield | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Mayle Trans | Saint Paul | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Minnesota North College Customized Training Solutions | Hibbing | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Minnesota School of Barbering | Minneapolis | career school | Barber | — | not reported | not reported |
| Minnesota State Commercial Driver Academy | Rosemount | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Minnesota Truck and Trailer School | Blaine | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Marshall | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Mn. State College Southeast | Winona | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Mora Public Schools | Mora | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| New York Mills School District 553 | New York Mills | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Northern Truck Driving School | Mizpah | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology Mankato | Mankato | career school | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Red River Valley CDL | Glyndon | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rehoboth Transportation Services LLC | Roseville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Ridgewater College Willmar Campus | Willmar | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Riverland Community College | Albert Lea | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Riverland Community College Customized CDL Training | Austin | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Semi Pro Truck Driving Academy LLC | Mora | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| The CMV Tutor LLC | Rochester | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| The CMV Tutor LLC (Eagan) | Eagan | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Titan Trucking School | Saint Paul | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Townsend Barber Institute | Roseville | career school | Barber | — | not reported | not reported |
| We Push For Peace | Brooklyn Center | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Yool Training Academy | roseville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| midwest bus | Saint Anthony | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.