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2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota

28 Schools Ranked
$11,718 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in Minnesota to see which basic certificate 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
87 Total Awards
$15,254 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Minnesota. This large public school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 87 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMN Twin Cities is $15,254. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,818. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMN Twin Cities. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
54 Total Awards
$13,558 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the small private for-profit school awarded 54 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate 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. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - Minnesota does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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24 Total Awards
$9,146 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Mankato is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 24 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees if they attend Minnesota State Mankato full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,200. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Minnesota State Mankato does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota
23 Total Awards
$9,806 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Bemidji State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Minnesota. Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, the small public school handed out 23 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Bemidji State University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,806. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bemidji State University does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
13 Total Awards
$5,914 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 28 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Ridgewater College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Willmar, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Ridgewater College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,914. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Ridgewater 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 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, Minnesota
11 Total Awards
$6,052 Average Tuition & Fees

Northland Community and Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Northland Community and Technical College is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 basic certificates to qualified students.

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. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northland Community and Technical College. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
11 Total Awards
$35,532 Average Tuition & Fees

St Catherine University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 11 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend St. Kate’s, expect to pay an average of $35,532 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at St. Kate’s, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
10 Total Awards
$46,221 Average Tuition & Fees

Hamline University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 10 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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.

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#8

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, Minnesota
10 Total Awards

Martin Luther College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Martin Luther College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in New Ulm, Minnesota that handed out 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MLC. In 2019-2020 about 21% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota
10 Total Awards
$13,850 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Minnesota - Duluth came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 10 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Minnesota who attend UMN Duluth full time pay an average of $13,850 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,148. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Online courses are available at UMN Duluth, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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8 Total Awards
$6,286 Average Tuition & Fees

Minnesota West Community and Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Granite Falls, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 8 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,286. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,936. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Minnesota West 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 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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6 Total Awards
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. M State is a medium-sized public school situated in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 6 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at M State is $5,862. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

M State 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 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

South Central College

North Mankato, Minnesota
5 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees

South Central College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. This small public school is located in North Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 5 basic certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Central College. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
4 Total Awards
$5,874 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 4 basic certificates 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. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at St Cloud Technical and Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Riverland Community College

Austin, Minnesota
3 Total Awards
$6,060 Average Tuition & Fees

Riverland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Riverland Community College is a public institution located in Austin, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Riverland Community College, expect to pay an average of $6,060 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Riverland Community College. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
3 Total Awards
$5,907 Average Tuition & Fees

Century College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Century College is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 basic certificates to qualified students.

Century College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,907. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Century College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota
2 Total Awards
$5,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public institution located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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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#17

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
2 Total Awards
$9,170 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Cloud State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the fairly large public school handed out 2 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $9,170 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend St. Cloud State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,010.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Cloud State University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Saint Cloud State University Report

#17

Itasca Community College

Grand Rapids, Minnesota
2 Total Awards
$5,788 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Itasca Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Itasca Community College is a public institution located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 2 basic certificates 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. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Itasca Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

North Central University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 Total Awards
$27,200 Average Tuition & Fees

North Central University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. North Central University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 basic certificates to qualified students.

If you want to attend North Central University, expect to pay an average of $27,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Central University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

Vermilion Community College

Ely, Minnesota
1 Total Awards
$5,788 Average Tuition & Fees

Vermilion Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list. This very small public school is located in Ely, Minnesota, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $5,788 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Vermilion Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,086.

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1 Total Awards
$9,468 Average Tuition & Fees

Minnesota State University - Moorhead landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Moorhead, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,468 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU Moorhead full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,564.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSU Moorhead does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Minnesota State University - Moorhead Report

#20

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, Minnesota
1 Total Awards
$9,482 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marshall, Minnesota. It awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,482 to cover tuition and fees at Southwest Minnesota State University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwest Minnesota State University. In fact, around 20% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Southwest Minnesota State University Report

#24

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #24 on the list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Concordia University, Saint Paul does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$5,815 Average Tuition & Fees

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs.

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,815. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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