Construction training programs in Minnesota
19 construction programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
14 schools offer these construction programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Construction laborers and helpers do tasks on construction sites such as supplying and holding materials and tools and cleaning work areas and equipment. Most learn on the job and some through apprenticeships that add technical instruction, and employers often require safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines, before or after hiring.1
In Minnesota, 2 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma and 17 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 19 programs here are construction management (associate degree, 5 programs), construction trades certificate or diploma (4 programs), building and facilities maintenance (associate degree, 2 programs), construction laborer course (2 programs), and 6 more of 4 other kinds.
See the 19 programsHow much do construction training programs cost in Minnesota?
- Certificates and short courses (10 programs)
- $2,743 to $7,504most of them, usually 30 to 60 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (9 programs)
- $10,440 to $11,060most of them, usually 120 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 51%
- Working 6 months later
- 75%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $41,100
- Length
- 30 to 120 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer construction training programs. How these figures are made
All 19 construction programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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Construction Project Management
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,000Price if you pay yourself$56,678Program website, Construction Project Management at Dunwoody College of TechnologyMore details about Construction Project Management at Dunwoody College of Technology
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,749
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,899
- Students counted
- 267
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $56,678
Facility and Service Technology
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,000Price if you pay yourself$11,661Program website, Facility and Service Technology at Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Facility and Service Technology at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,242
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 214
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,661
General Construction Laborer
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,700Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, General Construction Laborer at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about General Construction Laborer at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,178
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 202
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
General Construction Laborer
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,700Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, General Construction Laborer at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about General Construction Laborer at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,178
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 202
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
Construction Management
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$10,923Program website, Construction Management at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Construction Management at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 34%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,803
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 197
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,923
Construction Management and Supervision
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,100Price if you pay yourself$10,201Program website, Construction Management and Supervision at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Construction Management and Supervision at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- 16%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,286
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 179
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,201
Construction Management
Dakota County Technical College
Based in Rosemount, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,000Price if you pay yourself$10,440Program website, Construction Management at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Construction Management at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,499
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 155
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,440
Construction Management
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,000Price if you pay yourself$10,440Program website, Construction Management at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Construction Management at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,499
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 155
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,440
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,300Price if you pay yourself$9,924Program website, Facilities Maintenance Engineer at Century CollegeMore details about Facilities Maintenance Engineer at Century College
- Finished
- 51%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,567
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 74
Listed 3 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,924
Construction Management Certificate
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$72,000Price if you pay yourself$7,728Program website, Construction Management Certificate at University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMore details about Construction Management Certificate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,991
- Length
- 120 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 43
- Earned a year, estimated
- $72,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,728
Resilient Precast Concrete Certificate
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,000Price if you pay yourself$7,504Program website, Resilient Precast Concrete Certificate at University of Minnesota DuluthMore details about Resilient Precast Concrete Certificate at University of Minnesota Duluth
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,750
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 38
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,504
Construction Technology
Pine Technical and Community College
Pine City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,890Program website, Construction Technology at Pine Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Construction Technology at Pine Technical and Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 17
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,890
Construction Trades
Minnesota North College
Eveleth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Construction Trades at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Construction Trades at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Construction Foundations
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,603Program website, Construction Foundations at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Construction Foundations at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,603
Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,060Program website, Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Control at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,060
Construction Technology
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,385Program website, Construction Technology at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Construction Technology at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,385
Facility Maintenance and Management
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,017Program website, Facility Maintenance and Management at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Facility Maintenance and Management at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 45 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,017
Building Construction Technology
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,919Program website, Building Construction Technology at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Building Construction Technology at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,919
A.A.S. Integrated Residential Builder
Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,060Program website, A.A.S. Integrated Residential Builder at Leech Lake Tribal CollegeMore details about A.A.S. Integrated Residential Builder at Leech Lake Tribal College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,360
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,060
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How to pay for construction training programs in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for construction training programs in Minnesota
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for construction training programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for construction training programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Construction training programs in Minnesota
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 3 of 18
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 27th of 28
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 14 of 15
- construction programs here, against the typical state's 7
- 19 vs 7
State comparisons use the same figures as the construction training programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Construction training programs in Minneapolis, Duluth, Bemidji and other Minnesota cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.
Other training in Minnesota
How construction training programs compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- Welding classes69 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- CNC machinist training46 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Cosmetology school15 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school20 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Early childhood education programs48 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training8 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- RN programs63 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota construction program numbers come from
Which Minnesota construction programs are on this list?
These are the construction programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.
How the prices and results of Minnesota construction programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about construction training programs in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction Laborers and Helpers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List