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At M State’s friendly Wadena campus, we are dedicated to serving our students in technical, career and transfer-degree programs offered in central Minnesota’s heartland.
Sections
Advanced Practice Esthiology
Licensed estheticians and cosmetologists: expand your skills and licensure to offer advanced skincare services and procedures.
Architectural Drafting and Design
Internships frequently lead to employment opportunities for graduates of this program, which offers both a degree and a diploma option.
Associate Degree Nursing
Meet the requirements for professional licensure as a registered nurse with this hands-on degree program that features multiple clinical experiences.
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences Transfer Pathway
This popular, flexible transfer program gives you the freedom to concentrate in the liberal arts field of your choice.
Cosmetology
Hands-on practice at our campus salon helps you build skills in hair, skin and nail care – and earn clinic hours to put toward your licensure.
Design and Engineering Technology
Enter the workforce or pursue advanced studies after completing this associate degree program. A certificate option is also available.
Electrical Line Worker Technology
This popular program has a reputation for excellence. You'll get all the hands-on skills practice you need at our 90-acre training facility. Both a degree and diploma option are available.
Electrical Technology
Job placement rates are typically 98-100% for this high-demand diploma program, which couples electrical theory coursework with hands-on practice.
Esthetician
The knowledge, exam prep and hands-on skills practice you need to earn your licensure and begin a rewarding career in skin care.
History Transfer Pathway
This degree provides the foundational knowledge you need to make a smooth and successful transition into a bachelor's degree program in history.
HVAC/R
Qualified HVAC/R workers are in high demand, and our hands-on diploma program will fully prepare you for a successful career in the industry.
Integrated & Professional Studies
A degree program uniquely designed and developed by you, for you – with college credits given for relevant prior work experience.
LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Bridge
This degree program is designed for licensed practical and vocational nurses who want to become registered nurses.
Massage Therapy
Take on a truly hands-on career: complete this flexible diploma program and support people’s health with therapeutic massage.
Nail Technician
The knowledge and hands-on skills practice you need to really nail a career as a manicurist and pedicurist.
Political Science Transfer Pathway
Start your studies in political science at M State and then seamlessly transfer to a university to complete an advanced degree.
Psychology Transfer Pathway
You'll be prepared to take on advanced studies in psychology with this seamless transfer pathway degree.
- Student organizations
- Spartan athletics
- Campus dining
- Housing information
- On-site childcare
- Adult basic education services
- Newly remodeled library
- Student food shelf and community resources
- Accessibility resources
- Tutoring
- Veterans services and lounge
- Scholarships
- M State Wadena Viewbook
- The welcoming community of Wadena has a small-town atmosphere with the attractions of a larger community. Located at the gateway to Minnesota lakes country, it has many options for outdoor recreation and community involvement.
- Population of approximately 4,500
- 1,000 lakes within 50 miles
- Outdoor recreation opportunities include cross-country skiing, hundreds of miles of snowmobile and ATV trails, canoeing, biking, golfing and world-class hunting and fishing
- 400 acres of parks
- Things to Do in Wadena
Photo courtesy Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce
