CNA classes in Minnesota
Looking for nursing assistant (CNA) schools in Minnesota? There are 19, including 19 public colleges. CNAs in Minnesota earn a median $46,680 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 19
- Public colleges
- 19
- Median pay in MN
- $46,680
- Cities with schools
- 5
19 nursing assistant (CNA) schools
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Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +20
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- IT support & networking
- +1
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Granite Falls, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +23
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- Dental hygienist
- +1
Northland Community & Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
Pine Technical & Community College
Pine City, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +7
Rochester Community & Technical College
Rochester, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Carpentry
- Welding
- +12
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
Saint Paul, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +22
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Saint Cloud, MN · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
CNA classes by city
- Minneapolis (8 within 30 mi)
- Woodbury (7 within 30 mi)
- Lakeville (7 within 30 mi)
- Andover (6 within 30 mi)
- Chaska (7 within 30 mi)
What CNAs earn in Minnesota
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $46,680
- $22.44 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,010–$55,410
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MN
- 29,120
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.6%
- 196,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing assistant (CNA) schools are in Minnesota?
We list 19 schools in Minnesota with nursing assistant (CNA) programs: 19 public colleges. Campuses are in Anoka, Brainerd, White Bear Lake, Saint Paul, and Saint Cloud.
Are there community college nursing assistant (CNA) programs in Minnesota?
Yes. 19 public colleges in Minnesota offer nursing assistant (CNA). Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does nursing assistant (CNA) school cost in Minnesota?
Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $9,635 to $16,953. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do CNAs make in Minnesota?
The median pay for CNAs in Minnesota is $46,680 a year, and most earn between $38,010 and $55,410, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in Minnesota?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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