Trade Schools in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 723 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,450 to $22,150, with a median of $13,950 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $48,068 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Dunwoody College of Technology.

3
Schools
723
Graduates last year
$13,950
Median program tuition
$48,068
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Minneapolis, MN

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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

Also within 30 miles of Minneapolis

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

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

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

PCI Academy-Plymouth

Plymouth, MN

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

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Minneapolis, MN?

The median published tuition is $13,950 (range $10,450 to $22,150, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis ($10,450). 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 5 months to finish (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $48,068 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 Minneapolis, MN?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Minneapolis 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.