Minneapolis Colleges

Herzing College
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Multi-location career college system with an online study alternative for those who need the added flexibility. Accelerated bachelor’s programs available.

• Programs: Accounting, Computer Aided Design (CAD), e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Interior Design, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Minneapolis Business College
Minneapolis, Minnesota

The school is oriented towards students looking to start their careers in one of several fast-growing fields. School-organized housing is a bonus.

• Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, Engineering Design, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

TechSkills - Medical
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

• Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

• Programs: Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Culinary Arts and Pastry, Family and Consumer, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

American Indian OIC Inc
1845 E. Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404-2221

• Programs: community organization, nursing assistant, administrative assistant, small business operations, finance, receptionist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 54 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Aveda Institute
400 Central Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

• Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 288 students, 275 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403-1779

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, criminal justice and police, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, computer networking, human services, air traffic controller.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 7,727 students, 4,738 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork
81 Lowry Ave NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

• Programs: massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 82 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center
935 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

• Programs: administrative assistant, carpentry, plumbing and water supply, computer and info science, electrician.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 141 students, 141 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Academy College
1101 E. 78th Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420-1554

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: air transportation, design and visual communication, business management, medical assistant, network management, commercial art, multimedia, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 251 students, 216 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, social work courses, English, elementary school teaching, accounting and related services, finance, registered nursing, marketing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,479 students, 2,984 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 960 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-590. Math: 490-600.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Dunwoody College of Technology
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403-1192

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: electrician, computer networking, instrumentation tech, computer applications programming, architectural tech, automobile mechanics, HVAC, electronics tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 1,403 students, 1,336 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Miami Ad School - Minneapolis
25 North 4th Street , Suite 201
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

• Programs: advertising, design and visual communication, photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 47 students, 47 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

• Programs: commercial art, film and photography, various performing arts, fine arts, design and visual communication.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 712 students, 680 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 280 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
100 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0213

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, medicine, journalism, interdisciplinary studies, law, political science, registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 51,175 students, 41,725 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 6,650 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-660. Math: 570-690.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.