Administrative assistant training in Minnesota
68 administrative assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
22 schools offer these administrative assistant programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Secretaries and administrative assistants do routine clerical and organizational work: answering phones, scheduling appointments, preparing documents and keeping files. High school graduates comfortable with word processing and spreadsheets typically qualify and learn the job in a few weeks of on-the-job training; some community colleges and technical schools offer courses in office procedures.1
In Minnesota, 2 of the 68 programs take students without a high school diploma and 66 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 68 programs here are administrative assistant or office certificate (28 programs), office administration (associate degree, 22 programs), microsoft Office and Excel course (15 programs), computer basics and digital literacy course (2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.
See the 68 programsHow much does administrative assistant training cost in Minnesota?
- Certificates and short courses (46 programs)
- $2,646 to $5,514most of them, usually 30 to 60 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (22 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
- 58%
- Working 6 months later
- 73%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $30,900
- Length
- 30 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 administrative assistant training. How these figures are made
All 68 administrative assistant programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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Microsoft Office Essentials
North Hennepin Community College
Based in Brooklyn Park, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,600Price if you pay yourself$1,530Program website, Microsoft Office Essentials at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Microsoft Office Essentials at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,152
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 752
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,530
Written Communication Technologies
North Hennepin Community College
Based in Brooklyn Park, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,600Price if you pay yourself$1,530Program website, Written Communication Technologies at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Written Communication Technologies at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,152
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 752
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,530
Communication and Computer Skills
North Hennepin Community College
Based in Brooklyn Park, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,600Price if you pay yourself$1,700Program website, Communication and Computer Skills at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Communication and Computer Skills at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,152
- Length
- 30 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 752
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,700
Microsoft Office Principles
North Hennepin Community College
Based in Brooklyn Park, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,600Price if you pay yourself$2,040Program website, Microsoft Office Principles at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Microsoft Office Principles at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,152
- Length
- 30 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 752
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,040
Microsoft Generalist
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,800Price if you pay yourself$1,775Program website, Microsoft Generalist at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Microsoft Generalist at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 38%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,959
- Length
- 30 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 117
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,775
Microsoft Generalist
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,800Price if you pay yourself$1,775Program website, Microsoft Generalist at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Microsoft Generalist at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 38%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,959
- Length
- 30 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 117
- Earned a year, estimated
- $15,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,775
Executive Office Professional
Rochester Community and Technical College
Based in Rochester, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100Price if you pay yourself$10,140Program website, Executive Office Professional at Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Executive Office Professional at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,264
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 115
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,140
Administrative Office Specialist
Anoka Technical College
Based in Anoka, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,300Price if you pay yourself$2,933Program website, Administrative Office Specialist at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Specialist at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,813
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 113
Listed 3 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,933
Office Communications Specialist
Anoka Technical College
Based in Anoka, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,300Price if you pay yourself$3,611Program website, Office Communications Specialist at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Office Communications Specialist at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,813
- Length
- 30 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,611
Office Software Specialist
Anoka Technical College
Based in Anoka, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,300Price if you pay yourself$4,299Program website, Office Software Specialist at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Office Software Specialist at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,813
- Length
- 30 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,299
Administrative Office Specialist
South Central College
Based in Faribault, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$9,961Program website, Administrative Office Specialist at South Central CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Specialist at South Central College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,201
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 111
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,961
Administrative Office Professional
Rochester Community and Technical College
Based in Rochester, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,200Price if you pay yourself$5,239Program website, Administrative Office Professional at Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Professional at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,312
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 103
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,239
Administrative Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,200Price if you pay yourself$9,924Program website, Administrative Assistant at Century CollegeMore details about Administrative Assistant at Century College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,805
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 98
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,924
Administrative Assistant
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Based in Jackson, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$10,6013 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Administrative Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,737
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
Listed 10 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Office Management
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Pipestone
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$10,6013 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,737
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Office Management
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$10,6013 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,737
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Office Management
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Canby
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$10,6013 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,737
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Office Management
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Worthington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$10,6013 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,737
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Office Management
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,900Price if you pay yourself$10,6013 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Office Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 61%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,737
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 92
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,601
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Administrative Assistant
Riverland Community College
Based in Albert Lea, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,200Price if you pay yourself$10,172Program website, Administrative Assistant at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Administrative Assistant at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,298
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 81
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,172
Computer Skills
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,500Price if you pay yourself$1,654Program website, Computer Skills at Century CollegeMore details about Computer Skills at Century College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 51%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,364
- Length
- 30 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 75
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,654
Software Applications
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,500Price if you pay yourself$2,646Program website, Software Applications at Century CollegeMore details about Software Applications at Century College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 51%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,364
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 75
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,646
Administrative Assistant
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Winona, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,200Price if you pay yourself$10,338Program website, Administrative Assistant at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Administrative Assistant at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,552
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 67
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,338
Customer Service Specialist
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Winona, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,200Price if you pay yourself$10,338Program website, Customer Service Specialist at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Customer Service Specialist at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,552
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 67
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,338
Administrative Office Assistant - Finance
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourself$2,979Program website, Administrative Office Assistant - Finance at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Assistant - Finance at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 46%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,712
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,979
Administrative Support
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Wadena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourself$5,618Program website, Administrative Support at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Support at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 46%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,712
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,618
Administrative Support
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourself$5,618Program website, Administrative Support at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Support at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 46%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,712
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,618
Administrative Support
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Detroit Lakes
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourself$5,618Program website, Administrative Support at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Support at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 46%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,712
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,618
Administrative Support
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourself$5,618Program website, Administrative Support at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Support at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 46%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,712
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,618
Office Management Professional
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,200Price if you pay yourself$9,992Program website, Office Management Professional at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Office Management Professional at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,295
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 57
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,992
Administrative Specialist
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Based in Coon Rapids, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,500Price if you pay yourself$2,389Program website, Administrative Specialist at Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeMore details about Administrative Specialist at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,364
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 56
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,389
Administrative Assistant
Ridgewater College
Based in Hutchinson, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,900Price if you pay yourself$9,968Program website, Administrative Assistant at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Administrative Assistant at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,465
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,400
- Students counted
- 54
Listed 4 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,968
Administrative Professional
Northland Community and Technical College
Based in East Grand Forks, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,600Price if you pay yourself$10,197Program website, Administrative Professional at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Professional at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 47%
- Working at 6 months
- 31%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,894
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 47
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,197
Office Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$4,962Program website, Office Assistant at Century CollegeMore details about Office Assistant at Century College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,800
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 42
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,962
Office Support
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$7,939Program website, Office Support at Century CollegeMore details about Office Support at Century College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,800
- Length
- 60 weeks, 48 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 42
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,939
Business Computer Applications
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Based in Coon Rapids, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,900Price if you pay yourself$2,389Program website, Business Computer Applications at Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeMore details about Business Computer Applications at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,965
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,389
Administrative Office Specialist
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,100Price if you pay yourself$9,099Program website, Administrative Office Specialist at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Specialist at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,770
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 33
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,099
Business Software
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Winona, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,200Price if you pay yourself$2,757Program website, Business Software at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Business Software at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,056
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,757
Office Specialist
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Winona, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,200Price if you pay yourself$5,514Program website, Office Specialist at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Office Specialist at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,056
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,514
Business Assistant
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,100Price if you pay yourself$2,949Program website, Business Assistant at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Business Assistant at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,515
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,949
Organizational Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,300Price if you pay yourself$4,841Program website, Organizational Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Organizational Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,336
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,841
Organizational Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,300Price if you pay yourself$4,841Program website, Organizational Assistant at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Organizational Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,336
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,841
Organizational Specialist
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,300Price if you pay yourself$7,262Program website, Organizational Specialist at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Organizational Specialist at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,336
- Length
- 60 weeks, 45 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,262
Organizational Specialist
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,300Price if you pay yourself$7,262Program website, Organizational Specialist at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Organizational Specialist at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 19%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,336
- Length
- 60 weeks, 45 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,262
Executive Administrative Specialist
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,000Price if you pay yourself$10,440Program website, Executive Administrative Specialist at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Executive Administrative Specialist at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,510
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 28
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,440
Organizational Support
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$9,683Program website, Organizational Support at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Organizational Support at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,683
Organizational Support
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,700Price if you pay yourself$9,683Program website, Organizational Support at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Organizational Support at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 25%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,924
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 27
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,683
Microsoft Office Professional
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,000Price if you pay yourself$3,113Program website, Microsoft Office Professional at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Microsoft Office Professional at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,259
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,113
Administrative Office
Lake Superior College
Based in Duluth, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,000Price if you pay yourself$2,578Program website, Administrative Office at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Administrative Office at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,992
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,578
Computer Applications
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,000Price if you pay yourself$3,391Program website, Computer Applications at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Computer Applications at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 79%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,509
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 22
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,391
Administrative Office
Lake Superior College
Based in Duluth, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,600Price if you pay yourself$4,701Program website, Administrative Office at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Administrative Office at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,895
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,701
Administrative Office Management
South Central College
Based in North Mankato, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,100Price if you pay yourself$9,961Program website, Administrative Office Management at South Central CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Management at South Central College
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,780
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,961
Administrative Assistant
Northwest Technical College
Based in Bemidji, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,100Price if you pay yourself$10,689Program website, Administrative Assistant at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Assistant at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,529
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 21
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,689
Administrative Office Specialist
Northland Community and Technical College
Based in East Grand Forks, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,200Price if you pay yourself$5,608Program website, Administrative Office Specialist at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Specialist at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 35%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,562
- Length
- 60 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,608
Microsoft Office Applications Management
Dakota County Technical College
Based in Rosemount, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,300Price if you pay yourself$3,339Program website, Microsoft Office Applications Management at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Microsoft Office Applications Management at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,065
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 17
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,339
Administrative Assistant
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,300Price if you pay yourself$6,264Program website, Administrative Assistant at Dakota County Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,065
- Length
- 60 weeks, 36 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 17
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,264
Administrative Office Specialist-Business Software
South Central College
Based in Faribault, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,800Price if you pay yourself$2,822Program website, Administrative Office Specialist-Business Software at South Central CollegeMore details about Administrative Office Specialist-Business Software at South Central College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,949
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 15
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,822
Administrative Business Specialist
Northwest Technical College
Based in Bemidji, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,300Price if you pay yourself$3,207Program website, Administrative Business Specialist at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Business Specialist at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,335
- Length
- 30 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,207
Administrative Support
Northwest Technical College
Based in Bemidji, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,300Price if you pay yourself$6,057Program website, Administrative Support at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Administrative Support at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,335
- Length
- 60 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,057
Office Assistant
Minnesota State College Southeast
Based in Winona, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,000Price if you pay yourself$4,652Program website, Office Assistant at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Office Assistant at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,761
- Length
- 30 weeks, 27 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,652
Advanced Office Specialist
Riverland Community College
Based in Albert Lea, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,700Price if you pay yourself$5,936Program website, Advanced Office Specialist at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Advanced Office Specialist at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,172
- Length
- 60 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,936
Business Operations and Management
Minnesota North College
Based in Virginia, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Business Operations and Management at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Business Operations and Management 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
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Office Technology
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,456Program website, Office Technology at Inver Hills Community CollegeMore details about Office Technology at Inver Hills Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,456
Office Support Specialist Training Program
Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education
Minneapolis
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,652Program website, Office Support Specialist Training Program at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical EducationMore details about Office Support Specialist Training Program at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,652
Microsoft Applications
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,228Program website, Microsoft Applications at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Microsoft Applications at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,228
Microsoft Applications
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,228Program website, Microsoft Applications at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Microsoft Applications at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,228
Office Assistant
Ridgewater College
Based in Hutchinson, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,316Program website, Office Assistant at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Office Assistant at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,280
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,316
Seasonal Office Specialist
Project for Pride in Living
Minneapolis
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Seasonal Office Specialist at Project for Pride in LivingMore details about Seasonal Office Specialist at Project for Pride in Living
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
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How to pay for administrative assistant training in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for administrative 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 administrative 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 administrative 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: Administrative assistant training in Minnesota
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 18 of 66
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 28th of 36
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 9 of 15
- administrative assistant programs here, against the typical state's 21
- 68 vs 21
State comparisons use the same figures as the administrative 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).
Administrative assistant training in Minneapolis, Fargo, Brainerd and other Minnesota cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 5 in smaller cities and towns and 33 online.
Other training in Minnesota
How administrative assistant training compares with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training 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
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- 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
- 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 administrative assistant program numbers come from
Which Minnesota administrative assistant programs are on this list?
These are the administrative 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 administrative 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 administrative assistant training in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Secretaries and Administrative 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