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Trade and career schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 47 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.
47campuses
9,582credentials / yr
48%avg completion
$12,000median graduate debt
$45,285median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
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 CDL / truck driving schools
3 campuses · $38,807 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
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 CDL / truck driving schools
3 campuses · $38,807 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 | Auto tech, HVAC, Construction, Dental assisting | 745 | 42% | $11,433 |
| Century College | White Bear Lake | Public | EMT / paramedic, CNA, Dental assisting, HVAC | 713 | 31% | $14,250 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul | Public | CNA, Cosmetology, Electrician, LPN | 625 | 40% | $10,925 |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka | Public | CNA, Welding, EMT / paramedic, Machinist | 585 | 67% | $11,000 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls | Public | CNA, Lineworker, Electrician, Welding | 484 | 52% | $10,987 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount | Public | Auto tech, Welding, LPN, Electrician | 417 | 58% | $11,000 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls | Public | Lineworker, Electrician, Dental assisting, LPN | 395 | 47% | $12,000 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud | Public | LPN, Auto tech, Electrician, HVAC | 357 | 45% | $12,000 |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth | Public | Medical assistant, CNA, Construction, Welding | 344 | 42% | $12,775 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis | Minneapolis | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage therapy | 343 | 68% | $6,333 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud | for-profit | LPN, Billing & coding, Medical assistant, Surgical tech | 285 | not reported | $20,899 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls | Public | LPN, CNA, Auto tech, Electrician | 282 | 56% | $12,000 |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing | Public | CNA, Welding, EMT / paramedic, LPN | 281 | 42% | $12,000 |
| Riverland Community College | Austin | Public | Electrician, LPN, CDL, Welding | 262 | 52% | $12,000 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria | Public | LPN, CDL, Welding, Diesel tech | 252 | 60% | $12,000 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar | Public | Electrician, Welding, Medical assistant, Cosmetology | 250 | 50% | $12,000 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester | Public | Construction, Billing & coding, CNA, LPN | 249 | 29% | $14,743 |
| South Central College | North Mankato | Public | Machinist, Dental assisting, Welding, HVAC | 208 | 39% | $12,000 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd | Public | Heavy equipment, Welding, Auto tech, Dental assisting | 206 | 53% | $11,000 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester | non-profit | Phlebotomy, Imaging tech, Pharmacy tech, EMT / paramedic | 201 | not reported | $10,500 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis | non-profit | Electrician, Auto tech, Welding, HVAC | 199 | not reported | $16,000 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis | Public | CNA, Dental assisting, HVAC, Aviation maint. | 191 | 20% | $17,954 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | Public | CNA, EMT / paramedic | 169 | 24% | $13,965 |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Pine City | Public | CNA, LPN, Auto tech, Machinist | 166 | 36% | $14,392 |
| St Catherine University | Saint Paul | non-profit | Medical assistant, Imaging tech | 153 | not reported | $24,181 |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology | Rochester | for-profit | Cosmetology, Nail tech, Esthetics | 132 | 77% | $9,424 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona | Public | CDL, LPN, Auto tech, Machinist | 125 | 48% | $12,971 |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji | Public | Electrician, Billing & coding, Plumbing, LPN | 117 | 50% | $15,000 |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury | Woodbury | for-profit | Cosmetology, Massage therapy | 114 | not reported | not reported |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | St. Louis Park | non-profit | Dental assisting, Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 98 | not reported | $21,500 |
| Empire Beauty School-Bloomington | Bloomington | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 95 | 78% | $10,231 |
| Model College of Hair Design | Saint Cloud | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech | 93 | 61% | $7,139 |
| PCI Academy-Plymouth | Plymouth | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 93 | 72% | $5,828 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington | non-profit | Massage therapy, Imaging tech | 62 | not reported | $7,500 |
| Normandale Community College | Bloomington | Public | CNA, Dental hygiene, Culinary | 55 | 27% | $12,000 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood | Maplewood | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics | 54 | not reported | not reported |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park | Public | Phlebotomy, Construction | 46 | 22% | $14,750 |
| Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park | Spring Lake Park | for-profit | Cosmetology | 42 | 52% | $13,000 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids | Public | Medical assistant, Massage therapy, Pharmacy tech | 32 | 30% | $13,500 |
| Avalon School of Cosmetology | Worthington | for-profit | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 23 | 83% | not reported |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Paul | non-profit | Imaging tech | 19 | not reported | $17,832 |
| Leech Lake Tribal College | Cass Lake | Public | Electrician, Construction | 10 | 19% | not reported |
| Hastings Beauty School | Hastings | for-profit | Cosmetology | 9 | 69% | not reported |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet | Public | Electrician | 1 | not reported | $14,181 |
| Minnesota School of Barbering | Minneapolis | — | Barber | — | not reported | not reported |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology Mankato | Mankato | — | Cosmetology | — | not reported | not reported |
| Townsend Barber Institute | Roseville | — | Barber | — | 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.