2023 Best Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 40 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found Anoka-Ramsey Community College to be the best school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in Minnesota.
The average tuition and fees at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is $5,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,645 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 40 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the # 2 spot on the list.
If you want to attend Bethel University Minnesota, expect to pay an average of $40,080 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Online courses are available at Bethel University Minnesota, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Normandale Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Minnesota.
Normandale Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,789. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Normandale Community College accumulate an average of $20,674 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Normandale Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 40 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the # 4 spot on the list.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,558. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of $27,551 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list.
In-state students pay an average of $10,184 in tuition and fees if they attend Winona State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,684.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Winona State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
Crown College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Crown is $28,110. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that Crown does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Dunwoody College of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Dunwoody College of Technology is $23,863. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,479 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Dunwoody College of Technology does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
If you want to attend St Cloud Technical and Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,874 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from St Cloud Technical and Community College accumulate an average of $20,104 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at St Cloud Technical and Community College. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list.
If you want to attend ATCC, expect to pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,116 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ATCC. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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St Catherine University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list.
St. Kate’s does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,532. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from St. Kate’s accumulate an average of $36,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Kate’s. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Rochester Community and Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
If you want to attend Rochester Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $5,372 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $22,180 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rochester Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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North Hennepin Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,882 to cover tuition and fees at North Hennepin Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from North Hennepin Community College accumulate an average of $24,520 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Hennepin Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Century College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
If you want to attend Century College, expect to pay an average of $5,907 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Century College accumulate an average of $22,559 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Century College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Inver Hills Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
IHCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,809. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from IHCC accumulate an average of $22,611 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that IHCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Northland Community and Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,052 to cover tuition and fees at Northland Community and Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Northland Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $20,969 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northland Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Anoka Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list.
Anoka Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,075. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,723 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Anoka Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northwest Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,380 to cover tuition and fees at NTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,265 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ridgewater College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,914 to cover tuition and fees at Ridgewater College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $20,453 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Ridgewater College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
Central Lakes College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,954. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $17,231 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Lakes College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Leech Lake Tribal College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $3,926 to cover tuition and fees at Leech Lake Tribal College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Leech Lake Tribal College accumulate an average of $5,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Leech Lake Tribal College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Dakota County Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree programs.
The average tuition and fees at DCTC is $6,208. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $19,942 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list.
If you want to attend M State, expect to pay an average of $5,862 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,514 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at M State. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #23, North Central University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their associate degree.
The average tuition and fees at North Central University is $27,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
North Central University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hennepin Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking.
If you want to attend Hennepin Technical College, expect to pay an average of $5,741 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $22,067 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hennepin Technical College. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lake Superior College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,616 to cover tuition and fees at LSC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,773 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that LSC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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