Century College
White Bear Lake, MN · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Century College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 6,280 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,424 ten years after enrollment, which is 14% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 26.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $14,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.26x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,906 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,424
Graduation Rate
26.8%
Median Debt
$14,250
Average Net Price
$10,906
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.26x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,280
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
58.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,214
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,214
Pell Grant Rate
31.2%
Federal Loan Rate
17.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,717
Income $30K–$48K
$9,003
Income $48K–$75K
$10,767
Income $110K+
$15,710
Student Demographics
Women
56.0%
White
44.8%
Black
14.0%
Hispanic
12.1%
Asian
20.8%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (79)
Associate (35)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $50,145 | 416 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,727 | 92 |
| Dental Support Services | $52,382 | 64 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $74,778 | 56 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $62,166 | 54 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $35,917 | 42 |
| Business | $54,621 | 34 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $77,281 | 23 |
| Accounting | $57,635 | 23 |
| Business Administration & Management | $58,476 | 22 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $76,972 | 17 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $49,498 | 16 |
| Computer Science | $61,157 | 14 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Engineering | $75,865 | 11 |
| Public Administration | $40,111 | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | $46,313 | 11 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $55,656 | 8 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $67,478 | 8 |
| Biology | Not reported | 8 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 8 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Education | $38,344 | 5 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (29)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $47,989 | 132 |
| Practical Nursing | $49,406 | 116 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $70,613 | 92 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 63 |
| Dental Support Services | $51,789 | 60 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $56,382 | 52 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 49 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $50,687 | 45 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 38 |
| Accounting | $49,943 | 37 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 31 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $61,639 | 26 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 17 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 14 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 11 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 11 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 7 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 7 |
| Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 3 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| International Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Homeland Security | Associate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Plant Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Data Processing | Associate | 1 |
| Special Education | Associate | 1 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Music | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Minnesota
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