As of 2026, Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 111 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 43 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificates of less than 12 weeks program has the most completers of 290 and the Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 2-Years Certificate program has the second most completers of 168 students.
A total of 968 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Minnesota West Community and Tec. 706 students completed certificate programs and 262 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Minnesota West Community and Tec. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 39 | 14 | 262 | 101 | 161 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 1 | 290 | 39 | 251 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 37 | 18 | 102 | 51 | 51 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 33 | 10 | 314 | 229 | 85 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
At the school, the Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificates of less than 12 weeks program has the most completers of 290 and the Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 2-Years Certificate program has the second most completers of 168 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 168 | 144 | 24 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 33 | 3 | 30 |
| Lineworker | 32 | 32 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 11 | - | 11 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 10 | 10 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 7 | - | 7 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 6 | 6 | - |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 105 | 33 | 72 |
| Business Administration and Management | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Electrician | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 17 | 1 | 16 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 8 | - | 8 |
| Accounting | 5 | - | 5 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 290 | 39 | 251 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 27 | 7 | 20 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 14 | 14 | - |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 6 | 6 | - |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 6 | - | 6 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 6 | - | 6 |
| Receptionist | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 3 | 3 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 2 | - | 2 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 168 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Agricultural Production Operations | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 10 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 2 | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 105ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 8 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrician | 14 | 22 | NOT OFFERED |
| Lineworker | 32 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 5 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 7 | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 2 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 27ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 17ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 33 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 290 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 7 | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 2 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 27ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 17ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 33 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 290 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | 1ONLINE | 26ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Office Management and Supervision | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | 2ONLINE | 5ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 4ONLINE | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Receptionist | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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