Addiction counselor training in Minnesota

9 addiction counseling programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these addiction counseling programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Substance abuse counselors advise people on alcoholism, addiction and related problems. Many have a bachelor's degree, but some positions ask only for a high school diploma and others for a master's, and the license rules outside private practice vary by state.¹

In Minnesota, all 9 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 9 programs here are addiction counseling (associate degree, 5 programs) and addiction counselor certificate (4 programs).

See the 9 programs

How much does addiction counselor training cost in Minnesota?

Two-year degrees (5 programs): $8,957 to $10,140all 4 with a price, usually 120 weeks long
Other addiction counseling programs (4 programs): $4,180 to $13,358all 4 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it.

In the typical program

Finished the program: 31%
Working 6 months later: 76%
Earned a year, estimated: about $34,800
Length: 60 to 120 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer addiction counselor training. How these figures are made

Is there free addiction counselor training in Minnesota?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴For a degree, the job center first looks at grants such as a federal Pell Grant; WIOA pays toward what they don't cover.⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 9 people at 1 of the 9 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Two-year degrees here cost $8,957 to $10,140.Other addiction counseling programs here cost $4,180 to $13,358.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 9 addiction counseling programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

9 programs

Addiction counseling (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Addiction Counseling
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700
Price if you pay yourself$9,594
Program website, Addiction Counseling at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
More details about Addiction Counseling at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Finished
22%
Working at 6 months
63%
Earned in a quarter
$8,683
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
726
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$34,700
Price if you pay yourself
$9,594
Program website, Addiction Counseling at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Addiction counseling (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Addiction Counseling
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Century College, White Bear LakeAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,200
Price if you pay yourself$9,924
Program website, Addiction Counseling at Century College
More details about Addiction Counseling at Century College
Finished
15%
Working at 6 months
64%
Earned in a quarter
$7,297
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
264
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$29,200
Price if you pay yourself
$9,924
Program website, Addiction Counseling at Century College
Addiction counseling (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Rochester Community and Technical College, RochesterAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,000
Price if you pay yourself$10,140
Program website, Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Rochester Community and Technical College
More details about Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Rochester Community and Technical College
Finished
12%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$7,260
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
179
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$29,000
Price if you pay yourself
$10,140
Program website, Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Rochester Community and Technical College
Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Chemical Dependency
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Cloquet
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, CloquetAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,600
Price if you pay yourself$4,583
Program website, Chemical Dependency at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
More details about Chemical Dependency at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Finished
52%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$9,404
Length
30 weeks, 28 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
130
Earned a year, estimated
$37,600
Price if you pay yourself
$4,583
Program website, Chemical Dependency at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Addiction counseling (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cambridge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, CambridgeAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,800
Price if you pay yourself$8,957
Program website, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
More details about Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Finished
18%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$8,706
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
114
Earned a year, estimated
$34,800
Price if you pay yourself
$8,957
Program website, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Addiction counseling (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Addiction Studies
Minnesota North College
Based in Virginia, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota North College, based in Virginia, MNAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
9 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Addiction Studies at Minnesota North College
More details about Addiction Studies at Minnesota North College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
120 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
64
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
students trained with WIOA funding
9
Program website, Addiction Studies at Minnesota North College
Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Substance Use Disorders
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Metropolitan State University, St. PaulAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,400
Price if you pay yourself$9,609
Program website, Substance Use Disorders at Metropolitan State University
More details about Substance Use Disorders at Metropolitan State University
Finished
31%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$13,588
Length
60 weeks, 41 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
46
Earned a year, estimated
$54,400
Price if you pay yourself
$9,609
Program website, Substance Use Disorders at Metropolitan State University
Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Bemidji State University
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Bemidji State University, BemidjiAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,600
Price if you pay yourself$13,358
Program website, Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Bemidji State University
More details about Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Bemidji State University
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
96%
Earned in a quarter
$11,647
Length
60 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
43
Earned a year, estimated
$46,600
Price if you pay yourself
$13,358
Program website, Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Bemidji State University
Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cambridge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, CambridgeAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,180
Program website, Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
More details about Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Finished
31%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$7,509
Length
30 weeks, 28 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
$30,000
Price if you pay yourself
$4,180
Program website, Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Anoka-Ramsey Community College

How to pay for addiction counselor training in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for addiction counselor training in Minnesota

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for addiction counselor training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for addiction counselor training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Addiction counselor training in Minnesota

programs with a price cost under $10,000: 6 of 8
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 14th of 15
addiction counseling programs here, against the typical state's 4: 9 vs 4

State comparisons use the same figures as the addiction counselor training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Addiction counselor training in Minneapolis, Rochester, Duluth and other Minnesota cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 program is online.

Other training in Minnesota

How addiction counselor training compares with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Minnesota

Where the Minnesota addiction counseling program numbers come from

Which Minnesota addiction counseling programs are on this list?

These are the addiction counseling programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.

How the prices and results of Minnesota addiction counseling programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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