Medical assistant schools in Minnesota

Looking for medical assistant schools in Minnesota? There are 13, including 11 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Medical assistants in Minnesota earn a median $50,480 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
13
Public colleges
11
Median pay in MN
$50,480
Cities with schools
5

13 medical assistant schools

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  1. Anoka Technical College

    Anoka, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +13
  2. Central Lakes College - Brainerd

    Brainerd, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +13
  3. Century College

    White Bear Lake, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13
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  5. Dakota County Technical College

    Rosemount, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12
  6. Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +20
  7. Lake Superior College

    Duluth, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +20
  8. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

    Granite Falls, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +23
  9. Northwestern Health Sciences University

    Bloomington, MN · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Massage therapy
    • Radiologic technologist
    • +1
  10. Pine Technical & Community College

    Pine City, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +7
  11. Rasmussen University-Minnesota

    Saint Cloud, MN · Private

    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +7
  12. Ridgewater College

    Willmar, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +19
  13. Riverland Community College

    Austin, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +15
  14. South Central College

    North Mankato, MN · Public

    • Medical assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +12

Medical assistant schools by city

What medical assistants earn in Minnesota

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Median pay
$50,480
$24.27 an hour
Typical range
$40,110–$60,100
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MN
10,580
Job growth, 2025–35
+12.9%
109,700 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 medical assistant schools are in Minnesota?

We list 13 schools in Minnesota with medical assistant programs: 11 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Anoka, Brainerd, White Bear Lake, Rosemount, and Brooklyn Park.

Are there community college medical assistant programs in Minnesota?

Yes. 11 public colleges in Minnesota offer medical assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does medical assistant school cost in Minnesota?

Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $7,427 to $35,887. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do medical assistants make in Minnesota?

The median pay for medical assistants in Minnesota is $50,480 a year, and most earn between $40,110 and $60,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a medical assistant 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.