Study at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, also referred to as Minnesota West, is located in Pipestone, Minnesota, United States. It was established on January 1, 1997, with the merger of Southwestern Technical College and Worthington Community College. In addition to the main campus, Minnesota West also has the following campuses:

Canby Campus
Granite Falls Campus
Jackson Campus
Worthington Campus

Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers a range of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in liberal arts and sciences, technical subjects, and career oriented subjects. Students of Minnesota West can also choose to transfer to a four-year institution.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College's athletics department fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, football, golf, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. Their teams are known as the Blue Jays.

Profile of Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Minnesota West can be found in Granite Falls, MN (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Minnesota West.

Course Topics

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Minnesota West are in agricultural science and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.

Minnesota West Selectivity

The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending Minnesota West come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, 2,943 students were enrolled in Minnesota West. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at Minnesota West.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Minnesota West Community and Technical College is dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings."

Minnesota West Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	553	home health aide, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Construction Trades	100	electrician, lineworker, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and power installer, power transmission
Liberal Arts	98	liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Agricultural Science and Management	76	farm management, food processing, agriculture, agricultural production, agricultural operations
Mechanics and Repair	66	diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, computer repair
Medical Support and Technology	37	dental assistant, medical lab tech, medical assistant, medical coding, phlebotomy
Business and Management	25	business management, accounting, small business management, accounting technology
Engineering Technician	21	robotics tech, computer systems tech, hydraulics tech, manufacturing tech
Security and Law Enforcement	20	criminal justice and police
office and Administration	20	administrative assistant
Therapy and Counseling	18	massage therapy
Medical Adminstration	18	medical secretary, medical receptionist, medical records tech, health care facilities management
Beauty and Cosmetology	17	cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist
Family and Social Work	11	human services, child care provider, child care management
Education and Teaching	10	teacher aide
Production Trades	7	machinist
Computer Science and Engineering	6	computer security, computer networking
Transportation	4	truck and bus driver
Science and Laboratory Technician	2	biology tech

Contact: Minnesota West

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
General Phone: (320) 564-4511
http://www.mnwest.edu