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CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Minnesota

We found 25 cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs at 25 schools in Minnesota. 24 are at public schools; 25 offer a certificate and 4 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $6,535 a year (from 25 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $38,520 (11 programs reporting). Most programs are in Alexandria (1), Anoka (1), Austin (1). We also track 4 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.

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All programs (25)

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Alexandria Technical & Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,530 · Average net price: $19,595 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $34,607

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MN

Anoka Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,354 · Average net price: $19,607 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,520

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MN

Riverland Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,576 · Average net price: $14,434

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MN

Northwest Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,638 · Average net price: $11,886

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MN

Normandale Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,567 · Average net price: $18,780

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MN

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,476 · Average net price: $15,556

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MN

Hennepin Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,069 · Average net price: $16,180 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $40,897

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MN

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,222 · Average net price: $13,687

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MN

Lake Superior College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,931 · Average net price: $17,272

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MN

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,124 · Average net price: $14,404

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MN

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,741 · Average net price: $11,331

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MN

Minnesota North College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,291 · Average net price: $12,194

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MN

Inver Hills Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,583 · Average net price: $19,451

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MN

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,396 · Average net price: $18,418

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MN

South Central College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,434 · Average net price: $12,198

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MN

Pine Technical & Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,926 · Average net price: $16,250 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $43,225

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MN

Rochester Community and Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,616 · Average net price: $18,037 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,054

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MN

Dakota County Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,909 · Average net price: $20,329 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $41,086

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MN

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,362 · Average net price: $14,905

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MN

Saint Paul College

Certificate & Associate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,556 · Average net price: $17,954 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,263

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MN

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

Certificate & Associate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Private for-profit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $11,843 · Average net price: $19,534 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $40,180

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MN

Northland Community and Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,589 · Average net price: $19,003 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $42,056

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MN

Century College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,535 · Average net price: $14,725

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MN

Ridgewater College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,340 · Average net price: $17,043 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $34,790

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MN

Minnesota State College Southeast

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,816 · Average net price: $17,842 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,437

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Frequently asked questions

How many cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs are in Minnesota?

We found 25 certificate or associate programs at 25 schools in Minnesota in College Scorecard data, 24 of them at public schools.

What are the lowest-tuition cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs in Minnesota?

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Pine Technical & Community College (Pine City, $4,926); Lake Superior College (Duluth, $5,931); Minnesota State Community and Technical College (Fergus Falls, $6,124). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.