by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 139 associate degrees in engineering to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The engineering associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality engineering program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for engineering students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Engineering Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for engineering students seeking a an associate degree.
Normandale Community College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in engineering. Located in the small city of Bloomington, Normandale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Normandale Community College
Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in engineering. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in engineering from Rasmussen University - Minnesota
Century College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in engineering. Century College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.More information about a associate in engineering from Century College
Explore all the Best Engineering Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 35 | 29 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 18 |
| Iowa | 33 | 1 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 2 |
| Missouri | 32 | 105 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 11 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 129 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1 |
| Robotics Engineering | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 615 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 177 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 93 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 75 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 26 |
| Physical Sciences | 25 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 9 |
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