Southwest Minnesota Higher Education
More education equals larger paychecks! See the higher education options below in Southwest Minnesota. Use Education Plan to search for colleges, programs, and courses in Southwest Minnesota.
Colleges in Southwest Minnesota (including Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties)
| College | Enrollment | Online Option | Interesting Facts & Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School of Cosmetology Worthington |
Cosmetology | ||
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Jackson |
2,150 | Yes | Electrician & power lineman program |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Pipestone |
300 | Yes | HVAC program |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Luverne | 50 | Yes | Health careers |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Marshall |
-- | Yes | Customized training |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Worthington |
1,100 | Yes | Six different ag programs |
| Ridgewater College Hutchinson |
1,350 | Yes | Non-destructive testing program |
| Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall |
6,500 | Yes | Ag & Rural Leadership |
Colleges in Upper Southwest Minnesota (including Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties)
| College | Enrollment | Online Option | Interesting Facts & Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Canby |
150 | Yes | Wind Energy Technology |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls |
2,150 | Yes | Renewable Energy program |