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Teacher assistant certification in Minnesota

16 teacher assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these teacher assistant programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students extra attention and instruction. In public schools they need at least two years of college coursework or an associate's degree, and most states require a skills test for those who work with special-needs students.1

In Minnesota, all 16 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 16 programs here are education and teaching (associate degree, 7 programs), education and teaching certificate or course (4 programs), paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree, 3 programs) and paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course (2 programs).

See the 16 programs

How much does teacher assistant training cost in Minnesota?

Two-year degrees (10 programs)
$9,825 to $10,173most of them, usually 120 weeks long
Other teacher assistant programs (6 programs)
$2,815 to $3,326most of them, usually 30 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
47%
Working 6 months later
74%
Earned a year, estimated
about $22,800
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 teacher assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free teacher assistant training in Minnesota?

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

All 16 teacher assistant programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Education

    North Hennepin Community College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn ParkEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,201
    Program website, Education at North Hennepin Community College
    More details about Education at North Hennepin Community College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,579
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    495
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,201
    Program website, Education at North Hennepin Community College

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Education

    Century College

    White Bear Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Century College, White Bear LakeEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,924
    Program website, Education at Century College
    More details about Education at Century College
    Finished
    17%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,304
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    491
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,924
    Program website, Education at Century College

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Education

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,594
    Program website, Education at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Education at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,707
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    473
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,594
    Program website, Education at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Education Foundations

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,173
    Program website, Education Foundations at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Education Foundations at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,707
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    473
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,173
    Program website, Education Foundations at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Education Foundations

    Inver Hills Community College

    Inver Grove Heights

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove HeightsEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,825
    Program website, Education Foundations at Inver Hills Community College
    More details about Education Foundations at Inver Hills Community College
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,307
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    249
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,825
    Program website, Education Foundations at Inver Hills Community College

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education

    Northland Community and Technical College

    Based in East Grand Forks, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northland Community and Technical College, based in East Grand Forks, MNParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,197
    Program website, Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Northland Community and Technical College
    More details about Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Northland Community and Technical College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    32%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,260
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    201
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,197
    Program website, Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Northland Community and Technical College

  • Education and teaching certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Elementary Education STEM

    Minnesota State University Mankato

    Mankato

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State University Mankato, MankatoEducation and teaching certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,326
    Program website, Elementary Education STEM at Minnesota State University Mankato
    More details about Elementary Education STEM at Minnesota State University Mankato
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,125
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    150
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,326
    Program website, Elementary Education STEM at Minnesota State University Mankato

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Anishinaabe and American Elementary Education

    Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

    Cloquet

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, CloquetEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,820
    Program website, Anishinaabe and American Elementary Education at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
    More details about Anishinaabe and American Elementary Education at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,102
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    74
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,820
    Program website, Anishinaabe and American Elementary Education at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College

    Detroit Lakes

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Detroit LakesParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,930
    Program website, Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    More details about Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,537
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    69
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,930
    Program website, Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College

    Fergus Falls

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus FallsParaprofessional and teacher assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,930
    Program website, Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    More details about Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,537
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    69
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,930
    Program website, Early Childhood and Paraprofessional Education at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

  • Education and teaching certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Education

    Winona State University

    Based in Winona, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Winona State University, based in Winona, MNEducation and teaching certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,100
    Price if you pay yourself$22,453
    Program website, Education at Winona State University
    More details about Education at Winona State University
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,516
    Length
    60 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $22,453
    Program website, Education at Winona State University

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Paraeducation

    Century College

    White Bear Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Century College, White Bear LakeParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,812
    Program website, Paraeducation at Century College
    More details about Paraeducation at Century College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,723
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    44
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,812
    Program website, Paraeducation at Century College

  • Paraprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Education Paraprofessional

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College

    Based in Worthington, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, based in Worthington, MNParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$15,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,120
    Program website, Education Paraprofessional at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    More details about Education Paraprofessional at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,893
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $480
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,120
    Program website, Education Paraprofessional at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

  • Education and teaching (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class Act Pre-Education

    Minnesota North College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota North College, Grand RapidsEducation and teaching (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Class Act Pre-Education at Minnesota North College
    More details about Class Act Pre-Education 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
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Class Act Pre-Education at Minnesota North College

  • Education and teaching certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Education Foundations

    Ridgewater College

    Based in Hutchinson, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ridgewater College, based in Hutchinson, MNEducation and teaching certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,824
    Program website, Education Foundations at Ridgewater College
    More details about Education Foundations at Ridgewater College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,824
    Program website, Education Foundations at Ridgewater College

  • Education and teaching certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Elementary Education STEM

    Normandale Community College

    Bloomington

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Normandale Community College, BloomingtonEducation and teaching certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,326
    Program website, Elementary Education STEM at Normandale Community College
    More details about Elementary Education STEM at Normandale Community 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
    $3,326
    Program website, Elementary Education STEM at Normandale Community College

How to pay for teacher assistant training in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for teacher 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 teacher 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 teacher 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: Teacher assistant certification in Minnesota

programs with a price cost under $3,000
3 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
11th of 14
teacher assistant programs here, against the typical state's 3
16 vs 3

State comparisons use the same figures as the teacher 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).

Teacher assistant certification in Minneapolis, Mankato, Duluth and other Minnesota cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 programs are online.

Other training in Minnesota

How teacher assistant training compares with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Minnesota

Where the Minnesota teacher assistant program numbers come from

Which Minnesota teacher assistant programs are on this list?

These are the teacher 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 teacher 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 teacher assistant training in Minnesota

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Teacher Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. 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)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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