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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, Minnesota · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 · Phone: (763) 433-1100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a public trade and career school in Coon Rapids, MN, offering medical assistant, massage therapy, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College has a 29.9% completion rate, below the state average of 48.2%; median graduate debt is $13,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,342, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, and about 20.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $40,110 | $50,480 | $58,540 |
| Massage therapists | $28,320 | $63,070 | $81,000 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $38,110 | $48,300 | $54,440 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 23 | $42,165 | $40,964 | $16,500 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | $31,314 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a public community college located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The campus's trade-related programs center on medical assistant training, massage therapy, and pharmacy technician preparation, with medical assistant programs enrolling the largest number of completers.
Federal data show a completion rate of 29.9%, which is below the Minnesota state average of 48.2%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $13,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $48,342. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, located in a large suburb, may suit students seeking shorter, focused career-training programs such as medical assisting, massage therapy, or pharmacy technician work rather than a full associate degree pathway; specific program lengths are not detailed here, so prospective students should confirm timelines directly. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since some figures, like cost, are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers medical assistant programs, massage therapy schools, and pharmacy technician programs. Medical assistant programs have the largest number of completers among these, at 23.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 20.3% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 29.9%, which is below the Minnesota state average of 48.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,342, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (763) 433-1100 or visit https://www.anokaramsey.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state and federal funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for medical assistant, massage therapy, or pharmacy technician training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?172963, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused career-training programs like medical assisting, massage therapy, and pharmacy technician training, which may appeal to career changers, though specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Anoka-Ramsey Community College at (763) 433-1100 or through its website at https://www.anokaramsey.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information about other nearby schools. Use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.