2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Minnesota to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found Normandale Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in Minnesota. Bloomington, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Normandale Community College is $5,789. 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 $20,674 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Normandale Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. St. Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota, expect to pay an average of $13,558 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Northland Community and Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 17 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northland Community and Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Minneapolis Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Minnesota. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Minneapolis Community and Technical College is $5,906. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Minneapolis Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $26,611 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Alexandria Technical & Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Minnesota. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at ATCC is $5,910. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from ATCC accumulate an average of $15,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ATCC. 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.
Inver Hills Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 14 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,809 to cover tuition and fees at IHCC. 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 $22,611 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
IHCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Itasca Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Itasca Community College is a public institution located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Itasca Community College is $5,788. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,086. On average, associate degree students take out $10,457 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Itasca Community 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. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ridgewater College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Located in Willmar, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 11 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Ridgewater College is $5,914. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Ridgewater College accumulate an average of $20,453 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Ridgewater College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Century College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,907 to cover tuition and fees at Century College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $22,559 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Century College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Minnesota State College Southeast did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at MSC Southeast is $6,562. 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,953 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSC Southeast. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Central College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in North Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,966 to cover tuition and fees at South Central College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $19,738 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
South Central 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. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
St Cloud Technical and Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,874. This amount may 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 $20,104 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
North Hennepin Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and it awarded 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,520 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
North Hennepin Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. M State is located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,862 to cover tuition and fees at M State. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from M State accumulate an average of $20,514 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
M State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Mesabi Range College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Virginia, Minnesota, the very small public school handed out 6 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Minnesota who attend Mesabi Range College full time pay an average of $5,788 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,086. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,329 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mesabi Range College. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Brainerd, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,954 to cover tuition and fees at Central Lakes College. 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 $17,231 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Lakes College. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Dakota County Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. This small public school is located in Rosemount, Minnesota, and it awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Associate Degree recipients from DCTC accumulate an average of $19,942 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a small public school located in Cloquet, Minnesota that handed out 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is $5,815. 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,197 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 16% took at least some of their classes online.
Rochester Community and Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College is $5,372. 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 $22,180 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Rochester Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Saint Paul College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Saint Paul College is $6,041. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Saint Paul College accumulate an average of $23,862 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Saint Paul College. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,286. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,936. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,016 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Minnesota West does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Oak Hills Christian College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs.
OHCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,434. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OHCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Hennepin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Hennepin Technical College is $5,741. 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 $22,067 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hennepin Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,515. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus accumulate an average of $23,645 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Concordia University, Saint Paul. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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