Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a 2-4 year, public school located in Granite Falls, Minnesota. The school focuses on the associate degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.

A total of 3,352 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 37%. Minnesota West Community and Technical College offer 128 programs and, among them, 79 programs are for certificate programs.


2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $12,332 at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,200. The total cost of attendance is $24,932 when a student lives on-campus and $24,932 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Tuition & Fees$12,332$12,332
Books & Supplies$1,200$1,200
Room & Board$6,500$6,500
Other Living Expenses$4,900$4,900
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$24,932$24,932
1The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online Programs1177NOT OFFERED
Overall Programs236338

Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 79 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. Of that, 25 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

We note again Minnesota West Community and Technical College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Farm/Farm and Ranch ManagementNOT OFFERED 0 24 0
Agricultural Production OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and ProductionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural and Food Products ProcessingNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/AnalystNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 15 0
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Telecommunications Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED 0
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 0
Solar Energy Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED 4 5 NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/InstallerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 17
LineworkerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 42 0
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)NOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED 0 4 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 0 NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 8 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 5 NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 15 20 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 3 0 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)0 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED 56 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide232 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 3 0 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)0 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED 56 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide232 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 3 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Business/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
ReceptionistNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Minnesota West Community and Technical College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsNo
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

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