Academic Programs

Gainful Employment Disclosures


Gainful employment programs are those “that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Public institutions are required to report this information for all undergraduate and graduate programs that are Title IV eligible and that lead to certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates or specialist awards.

Reporting is not required for undergraduate certificates and diplomas less than 16 credits and graduate certificates and specialist awards that are less than 8 credits. Degree programs at all levels are not considered to be gainful employment programs.


Each disclosure document linked below includes the name of the Gainful Employment Program as well as a list of each of Minnesota West's approved programs in this group.



Certificate - Career Programs

Accounting Certificate
Advanced Farm Business Management
Applications in Farm Business Management
Applications Specialist
Auto Body & Restoration
Auto Body, Rod & Custom
Automotive Advanced Engine Performance & Electrical
Automotive Drivetrain Systems
Automotive Engine Repair & Electrical
Biofuels Technology: Biodiesel
Biofuels Technology: Ethanol
Child Development
CISCO Networking
Computer Specialist
Computer Support - Computer Maintenance & Repair
Cosmetology - Esthetician
Cosmetology - Manicurist
Data Entry Specialist
Diesel - Advanced Diesel
Diesel - Basic Diesel
Diesel Powertrain and Hydraulics
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician, Certificate
Essentials of Farm Business Management
Healthcare Supervision and Leadership
HVAC
IT Workplace Assistant
IT Workplace Specialist
Management Certificate
Phlebotomy
Precision Agriculture Application Technician
Programmer Specialist
Receptionist
Supervisory Leadership in Management
Telecommunication Technology
Truck Driver
Windsmith

Diploma - Career Programs

Accountant
Accountant Clerk
Administrative Assistant
Auto Body, Rod, Custom & Restoration
Automotive Technician
Carpentry
Child Development
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Support Technician
Computerizing Small Business Management
Cosmetology
Dental Assistant
Diesel Mechanics (Ag & Truck)
Diesel Technician (Ag & Truck)
Electric Utility Substation Technician
Electrician
Farm Business Management
Fluid Power Technology
HVAC
Lamb and Wool Management
Massage Therapy
Medical Secretary
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Assistant
Networking Specialist
Practical Nursing
Plumbing Technician
Plumbing
Powerline Technician
Powerline
Power Sports Technology
Production Agriculture
Small Business Management
Surgical Technology
Wind Energy Mechanic