Minnesota Colleges
More than 150 colleges, universities and technical schools make up the selection of post secondary education options in Minnesota. Much of the state’s population is located in Minneapolis and much of the state’s schools are located there, too. That said, Duluth, Saint Cloud and Rochester, which are all outside of the Twin Cities, also have significant populations and selections of schools. Many of the public colleges in Minnesota are part of the 32-institutions strong Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, including Winona State University, Saint Cloud State University and Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Several community colleges are part of the system as well: Normandale Community College, Century College, Saint Paul and others. Many Minnesota colleges, both public and private, have excellent reputations earning spots on lists of best colleges including the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and liberal art schools Carleton College and Macalester College.
Top College Cities in Minnesota
- Minneapolis Colleges (39)
- Saint Paul Colleges (27)
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Minnesota College and Degree Offerings
The University of Minnesota, which has five campuses, and Minnesota State University are two of the top schools in the state and two of the largest offering a multitude of majors and degree programs to choose from. But students interested in other types of Minnesota colleges will find many other options as well. About a dozen liberal art schools including the all women’s St. Catherine University and University of St Thomas, Saint Paul offer impressive bachelors degrees and masters degrees. The selection of community colleges in Minnesota is also vast with over 25 throughout the state. Career-focused educations are found at career colleges and technical schools with 2-year career training degrees presenting an opportunity to learn specific skills for jobs that are in demand.
- Bachelors Degree (4-Year Colleges)
- Associates Degree (2-Year Career Training)
- Associates Degree (2-Year Transfer Degree)
- Certificate Programs and Diplomas
- Masters Degree (Graduate Schools)
Top 10 4-Year Colleges and Universities in Minnesota
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- Saint Cloud State University
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- University of Minnesota, Duluth
- University of St Thomas, Saint Paul
- Metropolitan State University
- Winona State University
- Rasmussen College, Eagan
- Rasmussen College, St. Cloud
- Rasmussen College, Lake Elmo
Top 10 Career Training, Vocation Schools and Trade Schools in Minnesota
- Saint Cloud State University
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Century College, Saint Paul
- Normandale Community College
- Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids
- North Hennepin Community College
- Winona State University
- Saint Paul College
- Inver Hills Community College
Top 10 Community College and Junior Colleges in Minnesota
- Century College, Saint Paul
- Normandale Community College
- Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids
- North Hennepin Community College
- Saint Paul College
- Inver Hills Community College
- Hennepin Technical College
- Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Fergus Falls
- Lake Superior College
Top 10 Certificate Programs in Minnesota
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- Saint Cloud State University
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Century College, Saint Paul
- Normandale Community College
- Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- University of Minnesota, Duluth
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids
- University of St Thomas, Saint Paul
- Metropolitan State University
Top 10 Graduate Schools in Minnesota
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- Saint Cloud State University
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- University of Minnesota, Duluth
- University of St Thomas, Saint Paul
- Metropolitan State University
- Winona State University
- Minnesota State University, Moorhead
- Southwest Minnesota State University
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Minnesota Career Opportunities
With the Mall of America and many top companies headquartered here including Target, General Mills, 3M and UnitedHealth Group, graduates of Minnesota colleges will find ample career opportunities in the state. For careers in business, the University of Minnesota – Carlson offers both undergraduate programs in General Business, Management, Finance and Business Administration and Management as well as a top-rated MBA program. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester is one of the most well-respected medical research and treatment centers in the country. Many medical students can find work there and in other healthcare facilities statewide. Degrees in Healthcare Administration, Health/Medical Assisting Services, Nursing and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) are smart choices to explore at the colleges in Minnesota. Psychology professionals are also in demand in the state along with Mental & Social Health Services workers. Whether you look for work in Twin Cities or beyond, you’ll find work after graduating from one of the state’s college or university programs.