Job training programs in Minnesota
197 programs in 6 trades, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
36 schools offer these programs, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the trades below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
Compare job training in Minnesota: cost, pay and results
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding classes | 68 | $2,827 to $5,847 | about $33,600 | 77% | 73% |
| CNA classes | 39 | $530 to $819 | about $18,900 | 77% | 95% |
| HVAC training | 30 | $5,648 to $11,089 | about $45,600 | 84% | 69% |
| CDL training | 24 | $3,652 to $6,496 | about $40,800 | 63% | 97% |
| Phlebotomy training | 20 | $2,429 to $2,949 | about $19,200 | 78% | 58% |
| Medical assistant training | 16 | $6,119 to $9,752 | about $28,700 | 84% | 63% |
Each figure is the middle program of that trade. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made
Where the Minnesota job training numbers come from
Which Minnesota programs are counted?
Programs Minnesota approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.
What the figures for each trade mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where too few programs report a figure, the table says "Not reported".