Riverland Community College

Austin, MN · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Austin, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Riverland Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,003 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,247 ten years after enrollment, which is 11% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 52.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.77x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,427 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Electrical & Power Transmission, Practical Nursing, and Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,247
Graduation Rate
52.6%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$7,427
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.05x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.77x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,003
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
74.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$6,298
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,298
Pell Grant Rate
23.8%
Federal Loan Rate
13.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,612
Income $30K–$48K
$6,402
Income $48K–$75K
$7,274
Income $110K+
$12,676

Student Demographics

Women
54.2%
White
63.5%
Black
7.5%
Hispanic
17.0%
Asian
4.3%
Two or More Races
2.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
47.3%

Accreditations

Programs (48)

Associate (14)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $47,667 216
Registered Nursing $69,454 55
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $63,106 19
Business $52,150 18
Computer Engineering Technology Not reported 14
Computer Software Engineering Not reported 11
Criminal Justice & Corrections $58,214 11
Public Administration $46,959 11
Accounting Not reported 9
Interdisciplinary Studies Not reported 6
Business Administration & Management Not reported 6
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 4
Fire Protection Not reported 3
Fine Arts Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (24)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Electrical & Power Transmission $77,280 47
Practical Nursing $56,463 39
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians $84,389 35
Machinist $87,864 35
Ground Transportation $55,705 34
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 28
Agricultural Business Not reported 24
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 16
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $33,385 15
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Not reported 15
Carpentry Not reported 14
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 13
Computer Software Engineering Not reported 8
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 7
Health Services Administration Not reported 6
Business $50,931 6
Accounting Not reported 6
Human Resources Management Not reported 6
Secondary Education Not reported 5
Business Operations Not reported 5
Plant Sciences Not reported 4
Business Administration & Management Not reported 4
Fire Protection Not reported 3
Marketing Not reported 3
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Plant Sciences Associate 2
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians Associate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 2
Health Services Associate 2
Health Services Administration Associate 2
Food Science & Technology Associate 1
Biology Associate 1
Sports & Fitness Associate 1
Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Operations Associate 1

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