Medical lab technician programs in Minnesota
20 medical lab programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
14 schools offer these medical lab programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians run the medical lab tests used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Most need a bachelor's degree, though technicians sometimes qualify with an associate degree and some vocational and technical schools offer technician certificates; some states require a license, and employers may prefer certification.1
In Minnesota, 3 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma and 17 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 20 programs here are medical lab technician (associate degree, 12 programs), medical lab scientist (bachelor's degree, 6 programs), medical lab scientist certificate (for graduates, 1 program) and medical lab assistant course (1 program).
See the 20 programsHow much do medical lab technician programs cost in Minnesota?
- Two-year degrees (12 programs)
- $10,533 to $11,838most of them, usually 120 weeks long
- Bachelor's degrees (6 programs)
- $29,903 to $38,704most of them, usually 180 weeks long
- Other medical lab programs (2 programs)
- $3,861 to $16,314all 2 with a price
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
- 50%
- Working 6 months later
- 74%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $37,900
- Length
- 120 to 180 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 lab technician programs. How these figures are made
All 20 medical lab programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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Medical Lab Technology
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,100Price if you pay yourself$10,201Program website, Medical Lab Technology at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Medical Lab Technology at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- 24%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,772
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 367
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,201
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,100Price if you pay yourself$11,991Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,522
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 364
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,991
Medical Laboratory Science
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,700Price if you pay yourself$29,575Program website, Medical Laboratory Science at St. Cloud State UniversityMore details about Medical Laboratory Science at St. Cloud State University
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,187
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 350
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $29,575
Medical Laboratory Science
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,500Price if you pay yourself$29,575Program website, Medical Laboratory Science at Minnesota State University MankatoMore details about Medical Laboratory Science at Minnesota State University Mankato
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,863
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 210
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $29,575
Medical Laboratory Technician
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,200Price if you pay yourself$9,8573 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,059
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 139
- Earned a year, estimated
- $40,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,857
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Medical Laboratory Science B S
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$59,600Price if you pay yourself$41,128Program website, Medical Laboratory Science B S at University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMore details about Medical Laboratory Science B S at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,894
- Length
- 180 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- $59,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $41,128
Medical Laboratory Technician
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Alexandria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600Price if you pay yourself$11,910Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Alexandria Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,912
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 102
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,910
Medical Laboratory Technology
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,000Price if you pay yourself$10,533Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,994
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 95
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,533
Medical Laboratory Technology
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,000Price if you pay yourself$10,533Program website, Medical Laboratory Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,994
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 95
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,533
Medical Laboratory Technician
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,600Price if you pay yourself$10,791Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at South Central CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at South Central College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,638
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,791
Medical Laboratory Technician
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,600Price if you pay yourself$10,791Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at South Central CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at South Central College
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,638
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- $42,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,791
Medical Laboratory Technician
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$11,838Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,065
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 78
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,838
Medical Laboratory Technician
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$11,838Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,065
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 78
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,838
Medical Laboratory Technician
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Worthington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,300Price if you pay yourself$11,838Program website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,065
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 78
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,838
Medical Laboratory Science
Bemidji State University
Bemidji
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,300Price if you pay yourself$31,432Program website, Medical Laboratory Science at Bemidji State UniversityMore details about Medical Laboratory Science at Bemidji State University
- Finished
- 36%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,074
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $31,432
Medical Laboratory Science
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500Price if you pay yourself$30,887Program website, Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMore details about Medical Laboratory Science at Southwest Minnesota State University
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,125
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,887
Medical Laboratory Sciences Certificate
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$54,900Price if you pay yourself$16,314Program website, Medical Laboratory Sciences Certificate at University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMore details about Medical Laboratory Sciences Certificate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Finished
- 16%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,731
- Length
- 180 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,314
Medical Laboratory Science B S
University of Minnesota Crookston
Crookston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,500Price if you pay yourself$41,128Program website, Medical Laboratory Science B S at University of Minnesota CrookstonMore details about Medical Laboratory Science B S at University of Minnesota Crookston
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,863
- Length
- 180 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $41,128
Medical Laboratory Technician
Minnesota North College
Hibbing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Medical Laboratory Technician at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Technician at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- Not reported
- 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
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,861Program website, Medical Laboratory Assistant at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Medical Laboratory Assistant at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,861
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How to pay for medical lab technician programs in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for medical lab technician programs 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 lab technician programs
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 lab technician programs
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 lab technician programs in Minnesota
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 12th of 18
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 2 of 10
- medical lab programs of any state: no state has more than Minnesota
- Most
State comparisons use the same figures as the medical lab technician programs 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 lab technician programs in Minneapolis, Duluth, Mankato and other Minnesota cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 6 more programs are in 6 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Minnesota
How medical lab technician programs compare with the rest of medical office and lab work: Medical certification programs in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 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
- 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 lab program numbers come from
Which Minnesota medical lab programs are on this list?
These are the medical lab 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 lab 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 lab technician programs in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- 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