Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Campus locations in Minnesota include Waite Park, Rochester, Richfield, Plymouth and Minneapolis. Globe University offers certificates and diplomas and also an associate, bachelor and master degree programs. Programs are offered in the areas of business, creative media, health science, legal science and information technology. Tuition cost is an average of $435 per credit hour for undergraduate students, as of 2011, and $535 per credit hour for graduate students.
Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and North Central Association (NCA) and has a campus in Eagan, a suburb of the twin cities. Argosy University offers professional certificates and associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs. Programs include the areas of criminal justice, health care, business, education, liberal arts and psychology. Tuition cost is an average of $550 per credit hour for undergraduate students, as of 2011. Tuition cost for graduate students varies based on the program and course level; for example, the tuition cost for an MBA student is $685 per credit hour for a 6,000-level course; it's $930 per credit hour for a 7,000-level or 8,000-level course.
National American University (NAU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NAU also has programs that are accredited by various associations. NAU has campuses in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Roseville and Minnetonka. NAU offers diploma programs and associate, bachelor and master degree programs. Programs are in the fields of business, health care, information technology, criminal justice and paralegal studies. Tuition cost is $309 per credit hour, an annual average of $13,000 for full-time students as of 2011.
Duluth Business University (DBU) is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and has a campus in Duluth, Minnesota. DBU offers campus and online programs. Associate degrees and diplomas are awarded in such programs as graphic design media, massage therapy, medical assistant, medical billing and veterinary technology. Programs can be completed within nine to 24 months. Tuition cost is $310 per credit hour, an annual average of $15,000 for full-time students as of 2011.
Other for-profit colleges with campus locations in Minnesota include Walden University in Minneapolis, Herzing University in Minneapolis, Brown College in Mendota Heights, Northwest Technical Institute in Eagan and Rasmussen College in Mankato.