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Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Brainerd, MNPublicTown Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$13,869
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.6K
Students
Small campus body
$39,389
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a public institution located in the town setting of Brainerd, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,488
Earnings 5yr: $73,046
Debt: $28,354
Ground Transportation.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $69,894
Earnings 5yr: $67,690
Debt: $10,846
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,088
Earnings 5yr: $64,339
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $58,487
Earnings 5yr: $52,189
Debt: $18,600
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,688
Earnings 5yr: $49,542
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,304
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,550
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $56,063
Earnings 5yr: $62,599
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,966
Earnings 5yr: $55,050
Debt: $6,500
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,654
Earnings 5yr: $59,736
Debt: $5,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,480
Earnings 5yr: $45,665
Debt: $12,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $39,717
Earnings 5yr: $39,887
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,753
Earnings 5yr: $37,314
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $37,117
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,152
Debt: N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $69,839
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,559
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,024
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $37,760
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $22,888
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,869
In-State Tuition$6,249
Out-of-State Tuition$6,249
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

14%
Pell Grants
12%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$39,389
+7% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,162

Completion Signals

53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,439
Est. Monthly Payment
$91/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
40%
Avg Family Income
$43,001
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