Medical Assisting Schools in Minnesota

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If a career as a medical assistant (MA) in Minnesota strongly appeals to you then you will be happy to know that the demand for MA’s has been steadily on the increase over the last decade and is projected to grow by a further 29% over the coming years. In fact it is predicted that an additional 183,900 jobs will be created in the sector between 2016 and 2024.

This is much faster than average when compared with other roles in the healthcare industry.

How to become a Medical Assistant in Minnesota;

If you wish to pursue a career as a MA in Minnesota you will need to first complete a high school diploma. In order to become fully certified (CMA) you will also need to have graduated from an accredited program.

Certification is not essential but it is generally preferred by employers.

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Accredited Medical Assistant Programs in Minnesota

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Academy CollegeBloomingtonRequest Information
Anoka Technical CollegeAnokaRequest Information
Argosy UniversityEaganRequest Information
Central Lakes CollegeStaplesRequest Information
Century CollegeWhite Bear LakeRequest Information
Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemountRequest Information
Duluth Business UniversityDuluthRequest Information
Hennepin Technical CollegeEden PrairieRequest Information
Lake Superior CollegeDuluthRequest Information
Minneapolis Business CollegeRosevilleRequest Information
Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeLuverneRequest Information
National American UniversityBloomingtonRequest Information
National American UniversityBrooklyn CenterRequest Information
National American UniversityRosevilleRequest Information
Pine Technical & Community CollegePine CityRequest Information
Ridgewater CollegeWillmarRequest Information
South Central CollegeNorth MankatoRequest Information

Listed above are the top accredited MA programs in Minnesota.

Accreditation may be granted either by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Medical Assistant Certification Minnesota

Medical assistant certification (CMA) is awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Certification is granted following the successful completion of certification exams.

Only graduates of accredited MA programs are eligible to apply to take the certification exams. Applicants are also typically required to complete an unpaid internship as part of the certification process.

Certification is not essential in Minnesota but it will certainly enhance a candidates employment and career prospects.

Medical Assistant Salary in Minnesota

Average Salary$39,050
Hourly Wage$18.78
Top 10% of Earners$49,560
Bottom 10% of Earners$30,940
#'s Employed10,730

According to the most recent Bureau for Labor Statistics data there are currently 10,730 people employed as MAs in Minnesota with an average salary of $39,050.

This equates to $18.78 per hour and is 18.9% above the national average.

The top 10% of earners for the career in Minnesota have an annual income of $49,560 whilst the bottom 10% earned $30,940.

Salary and Employment Data for main cities in Minnesota

AreaSalaryHourly Wage# Employed
Duluth$37,110$17.84620
Mankato-North Mankato$38,530$18.52140
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$39,530$19.006,850
Rochester$41,710$20.051,770
St. Cloud$36,350$17.47300

Related Healthcare Careers in Minnesota

Medical assistants in Minnesota earn 19.9% more than nursing assistants there and 3.9% less than emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

View the table below for more detailed career comparisons.

Salary# Employed
Medical Assistant$39,05010,730
Nursing Assistant$32,56031,580
EMT$40,6405,280
Home Health Aide$27,79024530
Surgical Tech$55,4902,150
Dental Assistant$48,7705,630
Physician Assistant$112,4602,100

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