Construction Trades programs in Minnesota
16 construction trades programs at 11 Minnesota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $62,096 one year after completion, 68% above the national median of $36,994.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 18 | $62,251 | – | – |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 21 | $62,096 | – | – |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 10 | $57,759 | – | – |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Riverland Community College | Austin, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| South Central College | North Mankato, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a construction trades school in Minnesota
Some trades and building-inspector roles require state licensing or ICC certification. Verify the licensing board in your state before enrolling.
- Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- Does the program prepare for a state licensing exam?
- Are there job-site partnerships?
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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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying construction trades program in Minnesota?
By reported one-year earnings, Rochester Community and Technical College leads at $62,251 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many construction trades programs are in Minnesota?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Minnesota.