CNA Classes in Minnesota

Minnesota has 21 schools with CNA programs in this directory: 20 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 1,377 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $46,482 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Inver Hills Community College and Century College.

21
Schools with this program
1,377
Graduates last year
$46,482
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 21 CNA classes in Minnesota

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Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,535
Graduates last year
196
Type
Public

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,354
Graduates last year
176
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,858
Type
Public

Minnesota North College

Hibbing, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,291
Graduates last year
85
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,351
Type
Public

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,556
Graduates last year
79
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,536
Type
Public

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,909
Graduates last year
65
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,639
Type
Public

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,069
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$61,733
Type
Public

Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,931
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,164
Type
Public

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,434
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,179
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do CNA graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $46,482 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public CNA programs in Minnesota?

Yes. 20 public schools offer it, including Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Inver Hills Community College, Century College, Anoka Technical College and Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.