Career & Technical Education Programs
Our career and technical education (CTE) programs prepare students with relevant skills to meet current workforce demands. Choose from more than 100 programs and turn your passion into a career.
- Minneapolis College is a leader in diversity and is located near downtown Minneapolis
- Minneapolis has more than 20 programs with average placements above 90%
- High-skilled jobs in manufacturing, IT and healthcare have starting salaries of $50K+
- Manufacturing accounts for nearly 33% or 850,000 of all Minnesota jobs
- A 2-year degree reduces your chance of unemployment by 50%
- CTE awards can help you earn more and work as you plan your long-term educational goals
- Our 2-year degrees transfer to a number of colleges and universities
Short-Term Education = Long-Term Results
Minneapolis College Program | Length | Tuition | Placement | Wages
- Addiction Counseling | 2 years | \$10,684 | 100% | $18.20
- Architectural Technology | 2 years | \$11,395 | 100% | $16.66
- Machine Tool Technology | 2 years | \$11,395 | 100% | $19.46
- Sleep Technology | 2 years | \$10,684 | 100% | $25.63
- Nursing | 2 years | \$12,998 | 90% | $27.99
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | 2 years | \$12,820 | 88% | $20.96
- Welding & Metal Fabrication | 1 year | \$5,342 | 83% | $17.34
Placements are for related employment as reported in the Graduate Follow Up Survey conducted in the spring of 2012.
Wages are median starting wages for program graduates where available. Biotechnology and Welding data are based on wages at the 25th percentile for all workers in those occupations in the Twin Cities, as reported by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Tuition is estimated based on the number of credits in the program and 2012 tuition costs.
Actual costs will vary depending upon the program and courses taken.
Reach Higher & Earn More
- Completing a post-secondary degree or other credential increases both opportunities and wages
- In the past decade, wages have fallen by 12% for people with a high school education alone
- By 2020, two out of three jobs will require some post-secondary education
- Career and technical education provides access to middle class earnings for 29 million Americans
- On average, people with post-secondary certificates earn 40% more than individuals with a high school education
- Up-to-date labs, simulated technology and hands-on learning prepare CTE students with relevant, real-world skills
- 17% of Bachelor's degree holders earned an Associate's degree first
High-Demand Skills for High-Demand Jobs
Minneapolis College works with industry partners to develop curriculum and prepare you with the skills employers are seeking. Register today and join our successful graduates who hold these titles:
- Accountant
- Apparel Production Server
- CAD Technician
- Camera Operator
- Child Care Worker
- Community Development Specialist
- Computer Security Specialist
- Entrepreneur
- Graphic Designer
- HVACR Service Technician
- Information Technology Specialist
- Lab Technician
- Library Assistant
- Manual Machinist
- Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
- Photographer
- Registered Nurse
- Sewing Machine Operator
- System Administrator
- Teaching Assistant
- Welder
Career Services at Minneapolis College
Our faculty and career services staff network with potential employers to help connect you with internship, volunteer and employment opportunities.
Career services provides the following for current students and graduates of Minneapolis College:
- Career path assessments
- Resume and cover letter assistance
- Interview preparation
- Networking opportunities
- Work study opportunities
- Job expos and career fairs
- Free job and resource board
Find the Right Fit
- Explore our programs by areas of study, schools or our programs A-Z
- Visit us to meet with an admissions representative and find out how Minneapolis College can work for you.