2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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The Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 33 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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Our 2023 rankings named Dunwoody College of Technology the best school in Minnesota for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you want to attend Dunwoody College of Technology, expect to pay an average of $23,863 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,370 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Dunwoody College of Technology does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hamline University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
Hamline does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $46,221. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,551 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Hamline does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Inver Hills Community College is a great place for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from IHCC accumulate an average of $22,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IHCC. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 33 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,910 to cover tuition and fees at ATCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ATCC accumulate an average of $17,612 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ATCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Minnesota.
If you want to attend Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,815 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,717 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 16% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
The average tuition and fees at Northwestern is $34,180. 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 Northwestern does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,381 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Rasmussen University - Minnesota, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.
Students from Minnesota who attend UMN Twin Cities full time pay an average of $15,254 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,818. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,410 in student loans.
UMN Twin Cities does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
If you want to attend UST MN, expect to pay an average of $48,329 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Online courses are available at UST MN, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd ranked #10 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
If you want to attend Central Lakes College, expect to pay an average of $5,954 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Central Lakes College accumulate an average of $15,176 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Central Lakes College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Century College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
The average tuition and fees at Century College is $5,907. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Century College accumulate an average of $20,685 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Century College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Mesabi Range College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $5,788 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mesabi Range College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,086. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mesabi Range College accumulate an average of $13,055 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Mesabi Range College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ridgewater College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
If you want to attend Ridgewater College, expect to pay an average of $5,914 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,133 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ridgewater College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rochester Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $22,595 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rochester Community and Technical College. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Hennepin Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
Hennepin Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,741. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,758 in student loans.
Some students may be able 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.
Dakota County Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate programs.
If you want to attend DCTC, expect to pay an average of $6,208 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,790 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at DCTC. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Saint Paul College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,041 to cover tuition and fees at Saint Paul College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,089 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Saint Paul College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
St Cloud Technical and Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
The average tuition and fees at St Cloud Technical and Community College is $5,874. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,211 in student loans.
St Cloud Technical and Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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North Hennepin Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
North Hennepin Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,882. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $24,599 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at North Hennepin Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northland Community and Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Northland Community and Technical College is $6,052. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,734 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northland Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Anoka Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,075 to cover tuition and fees at Anoka Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,931 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Anoka Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bemidji State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,806 to cover tuition and fees at Bemidji State University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bemidji State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Hibbing Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hibbing Community College is $5,773. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,071. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,507 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hibbing Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
M State does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,862. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from M State accumulate an average of $13,935 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that M State does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
South Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at South Central College is $5,966. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,365 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South Central College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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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%.
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