CNA classes in Minneapolis, MN
8 schools within 30 miles of Minneapolis, MN offer nursing assistant (CNA) programs, and one is in Minneapolis itself. CNAs in Minnesota earn a median $46,680 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- Closest
- 1 mi
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in MN
- $46,680
8 nursing assistant (CNA) schools within 30 mi of Minneapolis, MN
School results
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN · 1.0 mi · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
Saint Paul, MN · 7.8 mi · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +22
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN · 9.7 mi · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- Dental hygienist
- +1
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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN · 11 mi · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +20
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 14 mi · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- EMT & paramedic
- IT support & networking
- +1
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN · 18 mi · Public
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
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
What are the closest nursing assistant (CNA) schools to Minneapolis?
The closest are Minneapolis Community & Technical College (Minneapolis, 1 mi), Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College (Saint Paul, 8 mi), and Normandale Community College (Bloomington, 10 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach nursing assistant (CNA).
How much do nursing assistant (CNA) programs near Minneapolis cost?
For the 8 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $10,272 to $16,953. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do CNAs make near Minneapolis?
Across Minnesota, the median pay is $46,680 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a nursing assistant (CNA) school in Minneapolis?
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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