Trade school and allied-health programs in Minnesota
483 certificate and associate programs at 54 schools in Minnesota are in the federal data. Pick a field to see graduate earnings, debt and every school.
| Field | Programs | Median 1-yr earnings | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding & Metalworking | 34 | $52,294 | +21% |
| HVAC & Refrigeration | 21 | $61,590 | +42% |
| Electrician & Power Line | 25 | $51,194 | +8% |
| Auto Mechanic & Technician | 40 | $52,842 | +16% |
| Diesel & Heavy Equipment | 12 | $65,622 | +4% |
| Carpentry | 22 | $44,669 | +17% |
| Construction Trades & Building Inspection | 16 | $62,096 | +68% |
| Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics | 22 | $26,789 | +16% |
| Culinary Arts & Baking | 14 | $47,456 | +40% |
| Nursing Assistant & Practical Nursing (CNA/LPN) | 29 | $44,898 | -10% |
| Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support | 40 | $40,098 | +11% |
| Dental Assisting & Hygiene Support | 29 | $50,150 | +40% |
| Imaging, Surgical Tech & Respiratory Care | 37 | $67,993 | +14% |
| Phlebotomy & Clinical Lab Technology | 30 | $44,442 | +7% |
| Medical Billing, Coding & Health Administration | 53 | $40,902 | +18% |
| Massage Therapy & Bodywork | 15 | $36,868 | +29% |
| Drafting & CAD Technology | 28 | $54,935 | +9% |
| Veterinary Assistant & Technician | 4 | $38,819 | +7% |
| Fire Science & Protection | 12 | not reported | – |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.