Medical assistant training in Minnesota
16 medical assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
11 schools offer these medical assistant programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Medical assistants do office and clinical work, from scheduling appointments to taking patients' vital signs. Most train in a certificate program. Certification isn't required in most states, but employers often prefer it.1
In Minnesota, all 16 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 16 programs here are medical assistant (11 programs) and medical assistant (associate degree, 5 programs).
See the 16 programsHow much does a medical assistant program cost in Minnesota?
- Certificates and short courses (11 programs)
- $6,103 to $7,724most of them, usually 60 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (5 programs)
- $9,961 to $10,601most of them, usually 120 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 63%
- Working 6 months later
- 84%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $28,700
- 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 medical assistant training. How these figures are made
All 16 medical assistant programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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Medical Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,400Price if you pay yourself$8,435Program website, Medical Assistant at Century CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Century College
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,107
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 472
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,435
Medical Assistant
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100Price if you pay yourself$10,3183 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Assistant at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,283
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 212
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,318
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Medical Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,800Price if you pay yourself$9,683Program website, Medical Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,455
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 195
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,683
Medical Assisting
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,200Price if you pay yourself$6,066Program website, Medical Assisting at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Medical Assisting at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,289
- Length
- 60 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 194
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,066
Medical Assistant
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,600Price if you pay yourself$7,308Program website, Medical Assistant at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,642
- Length
- 60 weeks, 42 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 155
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,308
Medical Assistant
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,900Price if you pay yourself$9,961Program website, Medical Assistant at South Central CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at South Central College
- Finished
- 79%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,474
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 96
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,961
Medical Assistant
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$8,1409 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Assistant at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,131
- Length
- 60 weeks, 49 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 90
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,140
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 9
Medical Assistant
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$8,1409 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Assistant at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,131
- Length
- 60 weeks, 49 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 90
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,140
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 9
Medical Assistant
Riverland Community College
Austin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200Price if you pay yourself$6,103Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,048
- Length
- 60 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 72
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,103
Medical Assistant
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200Price if you pay yourself$6,103Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,048
- Length
- 60 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 72
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,103
Medical Assistant
Riverland Community College
Owatonna
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200Price if you pay yourself$6,103Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,048
- Length
- 60 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 72
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,103
Medical Assistant
Central Lakes College
Staples
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,800Price if you pay yourself$6,390Program website, Medical Assistant at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,212
- Length
- 60 weeks, 39 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 54
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,390
Medical Assistant
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,800Price if you pay yourself$6,390Program website, Medical Assistant at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,212
- Length
- 60 weeks, 39 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 54
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,390
Medical Assistant
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$10,601Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,742
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 49
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
Medical Assistant
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Worthington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$10,601Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,742
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 49
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
Medical Assistant
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Detroit Lakes
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,000Price if you pay yourself$6,124Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Assistant at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,488
- Length
- 60 weeks, 37 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 33
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,124
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How to pay for medical assistant training in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for medical assistant 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 medical assistant 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 medical assistant 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: Medical assistant training in Minnesota
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 34th of 44
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 11 of 30
- medical assistant programs here, against the typical state's 18
- 16 vs 18
State comparisons use the same figures as the medical assistant 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).
Medical assistant training in Minneapolis, Duluth, Mankato and other Minnesota cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 5 more programs are in 5 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Minnesota
How medical assistant training compares with the rest of medical office and lab work: Medical certification programs in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- Welding classes69 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- CNC machinist training46 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Cosmetology school15 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school20 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Early childhood education programs48 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training8 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- RN programs63 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota medical assistant program numbers come from
Which Minnesota medical assistant programs are on this list?
These are the medical assistant 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 medical assistant 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.
Sources for the facts about medical assistant training in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Assistants
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List