From urban to rural, big to small, public to private, Minnesota's postsecondary schools offer you a variety of choices after high school:

• Public two-year colleges (technical, community and tribal colleges)
• Public four-year universities (state universities and the University of Minnesota)
• Private two-year colleges
• Private four-year colleges and universities
• Colleges in other states and Canada

Or begin your search with the ISEEK college search, a collaborative effort by several state agencies and Minnesota higher education systems.

Watch informational video on Minnesota's college options. (18 minutes; requires QuickTime, Download PDF transcript) Or watch segments on our YouTube Channel.

How are these colleges different? Consider the following:

Type of College	Number of years	Career Examples
Technical and Career Colleges	three months to two years	florist, medical assistant, automotive technician, electrician and paramedic
Community and Tribal Colleges	two years; transfer to a four-year school	nurse, legal assistant, accountant, drafting, radiologist and computer careers
Four-year Colleges and Universities	four or more years	teacher, scientist, writer, social worker, graphic artist and engineer