Top CNA Programs in Minnesota
Nursing assistant training prepares for a state nurse aide competency exam. It is not licensed nurse education.
15 schools in Minnesota reported CNA-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified CNA program profile. CNA Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (15)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis, MN | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Normandale Community College | Bloomington, MN | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Pine City, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN |