75 Courses to Choose from Two Different Trade/Technical Schools!

Up to 35 credits are generally a one year course or less (certificate).
Approximately 35–70 credits are generally a two-year course or less (diploma).

*Financial Aid/Grants/Scholarships are available by contacting the Trade College*

                     1. Minnesota State Community & Technical College/ “M State”
                     (Ranked 1st in Minnesota and 6th in the nation) 51% of students receive tuition paid!

M State Majors: https://www.minnesota.edu/
Course, Credits, Cost
Trade Courses
American Sign Language Studies - Certificate (17 credits) - $3,100
Automotive Service Technology - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (72 credits) - $17,600
Automotive Service Technology - Diploma (66 credits) - $16,300
Child Care and Education - Certificate (24 credits) - $5,200
Commercial Refrigeration - Diploma (35 credits) - $6,300
Construction Management - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (66 credits) - $13,700
Correctional Officer - Certificate (25 credits) - $5,100
Criminal Justice - Associate of Science (AS) (60 credits) - $11,700
Dental Assisting - Diploma (48 credits) - $10,500
Dental Assisting - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (63 credits) - $13,900
Dental Hygiene - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (88 credits) - $24,000
Dialysis Technician - Certificate (16 credits) - $3,300
Diesel Equipment Technology - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (79 credits) - $17,800
Diesel Equipment Technology - Diploma (65 credits) - $15,200
Drafting and 3D Technologies - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (66 credits) - $15,600
Drafting and 3D Technologies - Diploma (60 credits) - $13,000
Electrical Technology - Electrician - Diploma (74 credits) $15,400
Engineering - Associate of Science (AS) (60 credits) - $10,800
Environmental Science - Associate of Science (AS) (60 credits) - $11,300
Fundamentals of Culinary Arts - Diploma (31 credits) - $5,700
HVAC/R - Heating, Ventilation, A/C and Refrigeration - Diploma (36 credits) -$8,700
History Transfer Pathway AA - Associate of Arts (AA) (60 credits) - $12,000
Individualized Studies - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) – $11,300
Plumbing Technology - Diploma (36 credits) - $7,400

Business Courses
Accounting AAS - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) - $12,700
Accounting Clerk - Diploma (33 credits) - $7,700
Accounting Transfer Pathway - Associate of Science (AS) (60 credits) - $12,300

Administrative Office Assistant-Finance - Certificate (18 credits) - $4,600
Administrative Office Assistant-Human Resources - Certificate (18 credits) - $4,600
Administrative Office Assistant-Legal - Certificate (18 credits) $4,800
Administrative Support - Diploma (44 credits) - $9,900
Assoc of Arts Degree: Social Science Emphasis - Associate of Arts (AA) (60 credits) - $11,800
Business Transfer Pathway - Associate of Science (AS) (60 credits) - $12,300
Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - Assoc of Applied Science (66 credits) - $13,900
Business: Marketing and Sales - Diploma (33 credits) - $6,900
Computer Programming - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) - $12,700
Cybersecurity - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) - $13,300
Cybersecurity - Certificate (30 credits) - $6,900
Digital Marketing - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) - $12,500
Graphic Design - Diploma (60 credits) - $12,300
Graphic Design - Certificate (30 credits) - $6,900
Human Resources - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) - $12,800
Human Resources - Associate of Science (AS) (60 credits) - $12,800
Information Technology - Associate of Science (AS) (60 credits) - $16,800
Information Technology - Database Admin – Assoc of Applied Science (60 credits) - $12,300
Payroll Specialist - Diploma (33 credits) - $7,400
Purchasing and Inventory Management - Certificate (30 credits) - $6,900
Social Media Management - Certificate (18 credits) - $4,600

Health Courses
Biology (MN State Transfer ) – Assoc of Science Pathway - Assoc of Science (60 credits) - $12,300
Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) - $16,800
Medical Administrative Assistant - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) - $12,800
Medical Coding and Insurance - Diploma (50 credits) - $11,000
Medical Office Assistant - Diploma (44 credits) - $9,900
Medical Receptionist - Diploma (34 credits) - $6,100
Practical Nursing - Diploma (40 credits) - $11,900
Psychology Transfer Pathway - Associate of Arts (AA) (60 credits) - $12,300
Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) (60 credits) - $12,200

 

*All costs are approximate. For the most up to date course pricing go to:
            https://www.minnesota.edu/programs-and-degrees/degrees-by-campus?name=&campus=Moorhead&credential=All

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             2. North Dakota State College of Science – NDSCS, Fargo
                          95% of students receive some form of financial aid!

NDSCS Majors:    https://www.ndscs.edu/

Course, Credits, Cost
Business Management - Business Pro Curriculum Options (68 Credits) $14,000
Computer Science Transfer (65 Credits) $14,000
Criminal Justice Transfer (65 Credits) $14,000
Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate) (18 Credits) $4,000
General Liberal Arts Transfer ( 65 Credits) $13,000
General Studies Transfer (65 Credits) $14,000
Information Technology Support/Info Systems Administrator, (66 Credits) $14,000
IT Forensics and Security (37 Credits) $8,000
Journey worker Track (64 Credits) $14,000
Management Information Systems Transfer (68 Credits) $14,000
Marketing, Sales and Hospitality Services (68 Credits) $14,000
Paramedic Technology (A.A.S. degree) (65 Credits) $20,000
Paramedic Technology (Certificate) (45 Credits) $12,000
Practical Nursing (A.A.S. degree) (66 Credits) $20,000
Technical Studies (65 Credits) $14,000
Truck Driving (Certificate) $5,000
Web Design/Web Developer (66 Credits) $15,500
Welding Technology (A.A.S. degree or diploma) (69 Credits) $16,000
Welding Technology (Certificate) (31 Credits) $8,000

*All costs are approximate. For the most up to date course pricing go to:
NDSCS.edu/Program-Cost (more specific program cost info)
NDSCS.edu/Paying-for-College (financial aid and scholarship info)

 

Other Trade Schools in Fargo Area;
John Deere Mechanic Certification (2/3 rd tuition paid thru special program!)
Rasmussen Technical College
Aakers Business College,
Salon Professional Academy
Lynnes Welding
Moler Barber College

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