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Minnesota West Community and Technical College Online Vocational Programs

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Granite Falls, MN. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $12,332 in average over all programs at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
The school offers total 78 vocational programs and 24 programs are offered through distance learning.
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Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

24 career program are offered via distance learning (online classes) where Minnesota West Community and Technical College has total 78 vocational programs for Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate, and 4 Years Certificate program.
The following table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 591 students have completed their vocational programs at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
Offered Vocational Programs at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate21278
Less than 1 Year Certificate361783
2 Years Certificate326221
4 Years Certificate809
Total7824591

Programs by Award Level

Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 78 programs through Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate, and 4 Years Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 591 students have completed their studies.
  • 278 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 83 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 221 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 9 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 278 completers-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)0-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide278-
Total278
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management0-
Agricultural and Food Products Processing6-
Agronomy and Crop Science0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (5 completers) 3 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer1-
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications1-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 7 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist3-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist4-
Education [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Teacher Assistant/Aide8-
Engineering Technology [+] 3 completers-
Telecommunications Technology/Technician0-
Industrial Technology/Technician0-
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician3-
Solar Energy Technology/Technician0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science0-
Construction Trades [+] (1 completers) 20 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter19-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)0-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician2-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Precision Production Trades [+] 9 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1-
Welding Technology/Welder8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (3 completers) 11 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)0-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist4-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling4-
Business [+] 9 completers-
Business Administration and Management2-
Office Management and Supervision1-
Accounting6-
Receptionist0-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry0-
Total83
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 42 completers-
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management42-
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 15 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist15-
Engineering Technology [+] 8 completers-
Telecommunications Technology/Technician0-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician7-
Industrial Technology/Technician0-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant0-
Construction Trades [+] 38 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter2-
Lineworker31-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)3-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber2-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 31 completers-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician14-
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician7-
Precision Production Trades [+] 19 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2-
Welding Technology/Welder17-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (3 completers) 64 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant5-
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder14-
Medical/Clinical Assistant1-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training43-
Business [+] 4 completers-
Accounting0-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science4-
Small Business Administration/Management0-
Total221
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 0 completers-
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management0-
Agricultural Production Operations0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist0-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician0-
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology0-
Construction Trades [+] 9 completers-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer0-
Electrician9-
Lineworker0-
Total9

Online Student Population at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

905 students (27.04% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 710 students (21.21% of total students) are enrolled some online courses.
The fowlling table summarizes the online student population for Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Number of Students
Total3,347
Enrolled Online Exclusively905
Enrolled Some Online Courses710
Not in Online Courses1,732

Directory and Accreditation Information

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (9/1/1968 - Current [Estimated Date]).

1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN
800-658-2330
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