Medical Assistant, Schools in Cottage Grove, MN

Updated January 10, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare medical assistant, programs in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. City population is roughly 36,029 (estimate; varies by source and year). Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Medical Assistant (Medical Assisting) Schools Near Cottage Grove, MN

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Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center

Minneapolis, MN 21.3 miles away
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Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

'Minnesota Medical Assistant

Minnesota
Minnesota Median Pay $49,380 $23.74 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $44,200 $21.25 per hour
Data Year: 2024 SOC: 31-9092 Source: BLS OEWS

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  • Schedule options (day/evening/weekend) and expected weekly time commitment
  • Hands-on requirements (labs, shop time, clinicals, externships) and how competencies are evaluated
  • Total cost breakdown (tuition, fees, supplies, exams) in writing
  • Credential outcome (certificate/diploma/associate) and what it’s designed to prepare you for
  • Licensing or certification steps in Minnesota (requirements can vary)

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