Minnesota has more than 100 private business, technical and
cosmetology schools serving over 40,000 students each fall.
Programs of study range from computer science to medical support
training to technical training and cosmetology. These schools
maintain strong relationships with local employers who look for
skill-based workers. Programs generally range from a few months
to two years; some offer associate degrees. Most programs offer
small classes where students receive personal attention that
aids the learning process.
The Lowdown: A variety of fields, including computer programming
and networking, health care, accounting, broadcasting,
cosmetology and electronics.
Getting In: Varies by school.
For More Information:
Minnesota Career College Association
www.mncareercolleges.org
(612) 798-4487Licensed Career Schools
Private career schools are licensed under the Minnesota Private
Career School Act if they:
* Are for-profit
* Offer any program below the baccalaureate level
* Prepare students for an occupation or employment
* Provide educational programs of 16 hours or more, and
* Enroll, advertise or solicit students in Minnesota
Licensure is not the same as accreditation. Some licensed
institutions also are accredited by national or regional
accrediting bodies.
Licensure and accreditation do not assure that credits earned
can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of
education would meet the standards of every student, educational
institution or employer.
Only institutions licensed by the Office of Higher Education are
shown below. Other Minnesota schools and colleges are not
subject to licensure, including
* Not-for-profit and other institutions regulated under Private
Institution Registration
* Seminaries and other religious institutions
* Schools licensed by other state agencies
* Public institutions (University of Minnesota, and Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities)
* Other training programs exempted in law
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