2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. 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, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Minnesota to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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Our 2023 rankings named Bethel University Minnesota the best school in Minnesota for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
The average tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota is $40,080. 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 Bethel University Minnesota does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
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.
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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rochester Community and Technical College is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,372 to cover tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rochester Community and Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Century College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
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.
Online courses are available at Century College, 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 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 22 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Moorhead landed the # 5 spot on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU Moorhead is $9,468. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,564.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSU Moorhead. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
If you want to attend NTC, expect to pay an average of $6,380 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NTC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Anoka Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
The average tuition and fees at Anoka Technical College is $6,075. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Anoka Technical 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.
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.
Depending on your major, you 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.
With a ranking of #9, Northland Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
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.
One thing to take note of is that Northland Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Minnesota West Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $6,286 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Minnesota West. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,936.
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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #11, Inver Hills Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
If you want to attend IHCC, expect to pay an average of $5,809 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since IHCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Paul College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Hennepin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
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.
Hennepin Technical 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 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State College Southeast came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
If you want to attend MSC Southeast, expect to pay an average of $6,562 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that MSC Southeast does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lake Superior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at LSC is $5,616. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
LSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at M State. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
South Central College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.
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.
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 fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
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.
One thing to take note of is that Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,906 to cover tuition and fees at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Online courses are available at Minneapolis Community and Technical 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, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Pine Technical & Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $4,489 in tuition and fees if they attend Pine Technical & Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,526.
Online courses are available at Pine Technical & Community College, 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 22% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.
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.
Central Lakes 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 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Normandale Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #22 on the list.
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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Normandale Community College. In fact, around 92% 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 22 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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