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 programs

How 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

Is there free medical assistant training in Minnesota?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 21 people at 3 of the 16 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $6,103 to $7,724.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $9,961 to $10,601.

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

All 16 medical assistant programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

16 programs

Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Century College, White Bear LakeMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,400
Price if you pay yourself$8,435
Program website, Medical Assistant at Century College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Century College
Medical assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Anoka Technical College, AnokaMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100
Price if you pay yourself$10,318
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Assistant at Anoka Technical College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Anoka Technical College
Medical assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Hennepin Technical College, Eden PrairieMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,800
Price if you pay yourself$9,683
Program website, Medical Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Hennepin Technical College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assisting
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Lake Superior College, DuluthMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,200
Price if you pay yourself$6,066
Program website, Medical Assisting at Lake Superior College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assisting at Lake Superior College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Dakota County Technical College, RosemountMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,600
Price if you pay yourself$7,308
Program website, Medical Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Dakota County Technical College
Medical assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
South Central College, North MankatoMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,900
Price if you pay yourself$9,961
Program website, Medical Assistant at South Central College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at South Central College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Ridgewater College, WillmarMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500
Price if you pay yourself$8,140
9 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Assistant at Ridgewater College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Ridgewater College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Ridgewater College, HutchinsonMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,500
Price if you pay yourself$8,140
9 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medical Assistant at Ridgewater College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Ridgewater College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Riverland Community College
Austin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Riverland Community College, AustinMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200
Price if you pay yourself$6,103
Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Riverland Community College, Albert LeaMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200
Price if you pay yourself$6,103
Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Riverland Community College
Owatonna
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Riverland Community College, OwatonnaMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200
Price if you pay yourself$6,103
Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Riverland Community College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Central Lakes College
Staples
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Central Lakes College, StaplesMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,800
Price if you pay yourself$6,390
Program website, Medical Assistant at Central Lakes College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Central Lakes College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Central Lakes College, BrainerdMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,800
Price if you pay yourself$6,390
Program website, Medical Assistant at Central Lakes College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Central Lakes College
Medical assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Jackson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, JacksonMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000
Price if you pay yourself$10,601
Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Medical assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Worthington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota West Community and Technical College, WorthingtonMedical assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000
Price if you pay yourself$10,601
Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Medical assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Detroit Lakes
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Detroit LakesMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,000
Price if you pay yourself$6,124
Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
More 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
Program website, Medical Assistant at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

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

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.

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Medical assistant training in Minnesota

How much does a medical assistant program cost in Minnesota?

Is there free medical assistant training in Minnesota?

All 16 medical assistant programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding