2023 Best Healthcare Undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Minnesota to see which undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the best school in Minnesota for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMN Twin Cities is $15,254. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,818. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,410 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UMN Twin Cities 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, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Rasmussen University - Minnesota helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Minnesota.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of $20,381 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 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Century College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,685 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Century College does offer online classes in some areas. 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 26 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the # 4 spot on the 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ATCC accumulate an average of $17,612 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ATCC. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 26 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Northland Community and Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list.
If you want to attend Northland Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $6,052 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northland Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $15,734 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Northland Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Anoka Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,931 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Anoka Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Bemidji State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
The average tuition and fees at Bemidji State University is $9,806. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Bemidji State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rochester Community and Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,595 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Rochester Community and Technical College 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.
With a ranking of #9, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,211 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at St Cloud Technical and Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Hennepin Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,758 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you 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.
Dakota County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.
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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DCTC. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Minnesota State College Southeast ranked #12 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,002 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MSC Southeast. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Paul College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Saint Paul College accumulate an average of $17,089 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Saint Paul 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 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northwest Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,959 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that NTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lake Superior College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
LSC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,616. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LSC accumulate an average of $15,488 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
LSC 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 47% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Ridgewater College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,133 in student loans.
Ridgewater College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Pine Technical & Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,068 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pine Technical & Community College. In 2019-2020 about 22% 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 healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from M State accumulate an average of $13,935 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at M State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Hibbing Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate healthcare programs.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,507 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Hibbing Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Inver Hills Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare 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.
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.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate healthcare 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,091 in student loans.
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. 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.
South Central College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from South Central College accumulate an average of $11,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Central College. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Lakes College - Brainerd ranked #23 on this year’s Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.
The average tuition and fees at Central Lakes College is $5,954. 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 $15,176 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Lakes College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Hennepin Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.
If you want to attend North Hennepin Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,882 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $24,599 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at North Hennepin Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #25, Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you want to attend Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, expect to pay an average of $5,515 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 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.
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*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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