Trade Schools in Minnesota

Minnesota has 44 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 28 public and 16 private. Together they graduated 8,996 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,000 to $24,988, with a median of $13,516 across the 23 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $48,390 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Century College, Rasmussen University-Minnesota and Anoka Technical College.

44
Schools
8,996
Graduates last year
$13,516
Median program tuition
$48,390
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Minnesota

All 44 schools in Minnesota

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Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 5 more
Average net price
$14,725
Completion rate
30%
Type
Public

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN

Programs
CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$19,534
Completion rate
42%
Type
Private for-profit

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
Average net price
$19,607
Completion rate
54%
Type
Public

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 8 more
Average net price
$16,180
Completion rate
52%
Type
Public

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 12 more
Average net price
$17,954
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and Electrician and 5 more
Average net price
$20,329
Completion rate
51%
Type
Public

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 11 more
Average net price
$19,003
Completion rate
51%
Type
Public

Minnesota North College

Hibbing, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 6 more
Average net price
$12,194
Completion rate
53%
Type
Public

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Cosmetology and Electrician and 10 more
Average net price
$17,043
Completion rate
57%
Type
Public

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 9 more
Average net price
$17,272
Completion rate
45%
Type
Public

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Brainerd, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 7 more
Average net price
$15,556
Completion rate
56%
Type
Public

Riverland Community College

Austin, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 11 more
Average net price
$14,434
Completion rate
53%
Type
Public

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, HVAC and Machinist and CNC and 1 more
Average net price
$27,153
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private nonprofit

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 10 more
Average net price
$12,198
Completion rate
42%
Type
Public

Nova Academy of Cosmetology

Rochester, MN

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$17,465
Completion rate
84%
Type
Private for-profit

Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and Cosmetology and 5 more
Average net price
$17,842
Completion rate
48%
Type
Public

Northwest Technical College

Bemidji, MN

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 9 more
Average net price
$11,886
Completion rate
43%
Type
Public

Model College of Hair Design

Saint Cloud, MN

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$17,994
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

PCI Academy-Plymouth

Plymouth, MN

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$25,727
Completion rate
88%
Type
Private for-profit

Herzing University-Minneapolis

St. Louis Park, MN

Programs
Dental Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$19,744
Completion rate
57%
Type
Private nonprofit

Avalon School of Cosmetology

Worthington, MN

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$10,039
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Leech Lake Tribal College

Cass Lake, MN

Programs
Carpentry and Electrician
Average net price
$11,391
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Hastings Beauty School

Hastings, MN

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$21,157
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Minnesota?

The median published tuition is $13,516 (range $4,000 to $24,988, 23 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Model College of Hair Design ($4,000), Nova Academy of Cosmetology ($4,600) and Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury ($4,600). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 7 months to finish (3 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 296 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $48,390 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Minnesota?

Yes. 28 public schools offer it, including Century College, Anoka Technical College, Hennepin Technical College, Saint Paul College and Minnesota West Community and Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.