Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Brainerd, MN · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Brainerd, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Central Lakes College-Brainerd serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,614 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,162 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 50.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.83x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,869 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Agricultural Business, Ground Transportation, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,162
Graduation Rate
50.6%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$13,869
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.83x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,614
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$6,249
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,249
Pell Grant Rate
14.4%
Federal Loan Rate
12.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$12,264
Income $30K–$48K
$10,454
Income $48K–$75K
$12,970
Income $110K+
$18,686

Student Demographics

Women
49.5%
White
81.5%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
4.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.7%

Accreditations

Programs (55)

Associate (19)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $43,480 298
Registered Nursing $77,488 82
Machinist $60,088 11
Criminal Justice & Corrections $57,688 10
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 9
Computer Engineering Technology Not reported 9
Dental Support Services Not reported 9
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 8
Applied Horticulture Not reported 7
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 6
Natural Resources Management Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 5
Teacher Education Not reported 4
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 4
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 3
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 3
Health Services Administration Not reported 3
Business Administration & Management $37,753 3
Health Services $57,304 0

Undergraduate Certificate (25)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Agricultural Business Not reported 71
Ground Transportation $69,894 49
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $55,966 40
Machinist $55,654 31
Criminal Justice & Corrections $56,063 20
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 16
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 15
Dental Support Services $39,717 14
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 14
Practical Nursing $58,487 14
Applied Horticulture Not reported 12
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 12
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Not reported 11
Computer Engineering Technology Not reported 10
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 8
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 7
Accounting Not reported 6
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 5
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 5
Entrepreneurship Not reported 5
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 4
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $37,117 4
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 3
Health Services Administration Not reported 3
Business Operations Not reported 3
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer & Information Systems Security Associate 2
Social Work Associate 2
Music Associate 2
Clinical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate 2
Biology Associate 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate 1
Sports & Fitness Associate 1
Public Administration Associate 1
Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Associate 1
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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