4 schools · Minnesota
Truck driving (CDL) schools in Minnesota
4 schools in Minnesota offer truck driving (CDL) programs (4 of them public), with 4 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $56,937 a year after finishing, compared with $48,327 nationally.
All truck driving (CDL) programs in Minnesota
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State College SoutheastWinona, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | $64,728 | $60,472 | n/a | $6,816 |
| Central Lakes College-BrainerdBrainerd, MN | Community college | Certificate | 48 | $62,827 | $69,894 | $9,500 | $6,476 |
| Riverland Community CollegeAustin, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 21 | $51,047 | $55,705 | $4,750 | $6,576 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeAlexandria, MN | Community college | Certificate | 37 | $50,971 | $57,538 | $5,406 | $6,530 |
Cities with the most programs: Winona (1), Brainerd (1), Austin (1), Alexandria (1).
What counts: ground transportation, which includes commercial truck and bus driving.
Frequently asked questions
How many truck driving (CDL) schools are in Minnesota?
4 schools in Minnesota awarded truck driving (CDL) certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which truck driving (CDL) program in Minnesota has the highest earnings?
Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona, where certificate graduates earned a median of $64,728 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest truck driving (CDL) school in Minnesota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Lakes College-Brainerd in Brainerd charges $6,476 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do truck driving (CDL) graduates make in Minnesota?
The typical certificate program in Minnesota reported median earnings of $56,937 one year after graduation and $59,005 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Truck driving (CDL) schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.