Nursing Assistant Programs in Minnesota: 21 Colleges and Schools
21 Minnesota schools reported nursing assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,377 students: 20 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
21
Schools in Minnesota
1,377
Graduates in 2024
20
Public colleges
1
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Minnesota · CIP 51.3902
21 schools in Minnesota graduated 1,377 CNAs in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 20 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (21), associate (2).
The largest program is Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls with 268 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 21 Minnesota schools
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Public · 95%
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Private nonprofit · 0%
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Private for-profit · 5%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Minnesota
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls | 268 |
| 2 | Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | 201 |
| 3 | Century College | White Bear Lake | 196 |
| 4 | Anoka Technical College | Anoka | 176 |
| 5 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis | 110 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Minnesota by city
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21 of 21 schools listed · 21 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria · 1 school | ||||
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Anoka · 1 school | ||||
| Anoka Technical College | Public | certificate | 176 | Website ↗ |
| Austin · 1 school | ||||
| Riverland Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Bemidji · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Technical College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Bloomington · 1 school | ||||
| Normandale Community College | Public | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Brainerd · 1 school | ||||
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Brooklyn Park · 1 school | ||||
| Hennepin Technical College | Public | certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Cloquet · 1 school | ||||
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Duluth · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Superior College | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Granite Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 268 | Website ↗ |
| Hibbing · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota North College | Public | certificate | 85 | Website ↗ |
| Inver Grove Heights · 1 school | ||||
| Inver Hills Community College | Public | certificate | 201 | Website ↗ |
| Minneapolis · 1 school | ||||
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 110 | Website ↗ |
| North Mankato · 1 school | ||||
| South Central College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Pine City · 1 school | ||||
| Pine Technical & Community College | Public | certificate | 97 | Website ↗ |
| Rochester · 1 school | ||||
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Rosemount · 1 school | ||||
| Dakota County Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Paul · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Paul College | Public | associate, certificate | 79 | Website ↗ |
| St. Cloud · 1 school | ||||
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Thief River Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Northland Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| White Bear Lake · 1 school | ||||
| Century College | Public | certificate | 196 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 21 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 21 | 1,377 | this page |
| Wisconsin | 16 | 5,113 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Iowa | 7 | 1,277 | Programs in Iowa → |
| North Dakota | 1 | 0 | Programs in North Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about CNA programs in Minnesota
- How many CNA programs are in Minnesota?
- 21 colleges and schools reported nursing assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,377 students.
- Which Minnesota program is the largest?
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls, with 268 graduates in 2024, followed by Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights (201).
- Are Minnesota programs mostly public?
- Yes: 20 public, 1 private for-profit of the 21 schools.
- What does a CNA earn in Minnesota?
- Typical CNA pay in Minnesota is $46,680 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $42,260 nationally.