Minnesota State Community and Technical College Rankings

Current edition: 2026-r2

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All 2026 placements

Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.

All 2026 ranking placements for Minnesota State Community and Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks & badge
Best Trade Colleges for Working StudentsState · Minnesota#8 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota30Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Biological SciencesState · Minnesota#3 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota10Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, Minnesota
Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage SchoolsState · Minnesota#5 of 6 ranked schools in Minnesota6Tier 1View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, Minnesota

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Best Colleges for Personal & CulinaryState · Minnesota#2 of 20 ranked schools in Minnesota20Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Minnesota
Best Electrician SchoolsState · Minnesota#7 of 13 ranked schools in Minnesota13Tier 1View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Electrician Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for ConstructionState · Minnesota#5 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Construction, Minnesota
Best Colleges for EngineeringState · Minnesota#2 of 8 ranked schools in Minnesota8Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, Minnesota

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Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder SchoolsState · Minnesota#8 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota10Tier 1View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Minnesota
Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) SchoolsState · Minnesota#5 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota10Tier 1View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Foreign LanguagesState · Minnesota#1 of 5 ranked schools in Minnesota5Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, Minnesota

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Best Colleges for EducationState · Minnesota#6 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota16Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Education, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Health SciencesState · Minnesota#8 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota26Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Business & FinanceState · Minnesota#2 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota26Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist SchoolsState · Minnesota#7 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota16Tier 1View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Minnesota
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology SchoolsState · Minnesota#5 of 5 ranked schools in Minnesota5Tier 1View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota

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Best Dental Hygienist SchoolsState · Minnesota#1 of 6 ranked schools in Minnesota6Tier 1View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Minnesota

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Best Plumbing Technology SchoolsState · Minnesota#7 of 7 ranked schools in Minnesota7Tier 1View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Minnesota

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Best Colleges for Automotive & RepairState · Minnesota#9 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) SchoolsState · Minnesota#7 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing ArtsState · Minnesota#10 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota16Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Minnesota
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Other rankings

Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.

Other current ranking positions for Minnesota State Community and Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks
Best Value Trade CollegesNational#582 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 64%912Tier 1View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National
Best Value Trade CollegesState · Minnesota#14 of 25 ranked schools in Minnesota25Tier 1View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Minnesota
Most Diverse Trade CollegesNational#803 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 31%2634Tier 1View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National
Most Diverse Trade CollegesState · Minnesota#23 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota38Tier 1View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota
Best Trade CollegesNational#374 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 14%2672Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National
Best Trade CollegesState · Minnesota#11 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota38Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Computer & ITNational#267 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 34%794Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National
Best Colleges for Computer & ITState · Minnesota#11 of 23 ranked schools in Minnesota23Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Personal & CulinaryNational#94 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 6%1593Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National
Best Colleges for EducationNational#279 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 61%463Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National
Best Colleges for EngineeringNational#109 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 42%260Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National
Best Colleges for Engineering TechNational#367 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 53%701Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National
Best Colleges for Engineering TechState · Minnesota#15 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Foreign LanguagesNational#23 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 18%131Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National
Best Colleges for Biological SciencesNational#134 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 67%202Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National
Best Colleges for Security & Protective ServicesNational#384 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 60%641Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National
Best Colleges for Security & Protective ServicesState · Minnesota#15 of 18 ranked schools in Minnesota18Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Minnesota
Best Colleges for ConstructionNational#56 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 10%596Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National
Best Colleges for Automotive & RepairNational#258 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 29%897Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing ArtsNational#216 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 48%451Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National
Best Colleges for Health SciencesNational#241 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 16%1535Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National
Best Colleges for Business & FinanceNational#98 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 12%863Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology SchoolsNational#312 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 53%597Tier 1View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology SchoolsState · Minnesota#14 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist SchoolsNational#176 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 15%1217Tier 1View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National
Best Dental Hygienist SchoolsNational#48 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 27%179Tier 1View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology SchoolsNational#111 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 49%231Tier 1View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National
Best Electrician SchoolsNational#98 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 25%404Tier 1View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National
Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) SchoolsNational#127 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 26%503Tier 1View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) SchoolsNational#147 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 20%766Tier 1View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National
Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage SchoolsNational#58 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 24%242Tier 1View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National
Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder SchoolsNational#154 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 69%225Tier 1View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National
Best Plumbing Technology SchoolsNational#32 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 31%104Tier 1View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National
Best Trade Colleges for Working StudentsNational#137 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 10%1503Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National

Past editions

2026 edition · 2026-r1

Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.

Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.

Past 2026-r1 ranking placements for Minnesota State Community and Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks
Best Colleges for Biological Sciences

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#3 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota10Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, Minnesota
Best Plumbing Technology Schools

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State · Minnesota#7 of 7 ranked schools in Minnesota7Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Engineering

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State · Minnesota#2 of 8 ranked schools in Minnesota8Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Health Sciences

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State · Minnesota#8 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota26Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Education

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State · Minnesota#6 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota16Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Education, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Education, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair

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State · Minnesota#9 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools

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State · Minnesota#7 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Minnesota
Best Dental Hygienist Schools

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State · Minnesota#1 of 6 ranked schools in Minnesota6Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Minnesota
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools

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State · Minnesota#7 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota16Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Foreign Languages

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State · Minnesota#1 of 5 ranked schools in Minnesota5Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Construction

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State · Minnesota#5 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Construction, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary

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State · Minnesota#2 of 20 ranked schools in Minnesota20Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Business & Finance

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State · Minnesota#2 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota26Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota
Best Electrician Schools

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State · Minnesota#7 of 13 ranked schools in Minnesota13Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Electrician Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Electrician Schools, Minnesota
Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#8 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota10Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Minnesota
Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#5 of 6 ranked schools in Minnesota6Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, Minnesota
Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools

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State · Minnesota#5 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota10Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Minnesota
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students

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State · Minnesota#8 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota30Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

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State · Minnesota#10 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota16Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Minnesota
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools

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State · Minnesota#5 of 5 ranked schools in Minnesota5Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota
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