South Central College

North Mankato, MN · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in North Mankato, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, South Central College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,946 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,068 ten years after enrollment, which is 11% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 33.7%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.76x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,082 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Registered Nursing, Dental Support Services, and Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,068
Graduation Rate
33.7%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$9,082
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.48x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.76x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,946
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$6,146
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,146
Pell Grant Rate
32.6%
Federal Loan Rate
19.6%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,470
Income $30K–$48K
$8,439
Income $48K–$75K
$9,368
Income $110K+
$15,132

Student Demographics

Women
51.6%
White
63.6%
Black
10.8%
Hispanic
15.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
2.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
51.0%

Accreditations

Programs (50)

Associate (28)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $47,351 102
Registered Nursing $85,685 49
Dental Support Services $48,560 35
Business Administration & Management $49,458 19
Social Work Not reported 16
Computer Systems Networking $51,550 14
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians $66,820 13
Business Not reported 13
Teacher Education Not reported 12
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians $66,932 11
Agricultural Production Not reported 9
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 9
Agricultural Business $60,282 8
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 8
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 8
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 6
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 6
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $38,294 6
Clinical Laboratory Science $54,924 6
Agricultural Sciences Not reported 4
Architectural Technology Not reported 4
Graphic Communications $40,769 4
Accounting $51,971 4
Public Administration Not reported 3
Machinist Not reported 3
Business Operations Not reported 3
Marketing Not reported 3
Human Development & Family Studies $37,497 0

Undergraduate Certificate (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Machinist $54,263 75
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 26
Teacher Education Not reported 19
Practical Nursing Not reported 13
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 12
Computer & Information Systems Security $56,118 10
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 10
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $49,884 10
Health Services Administration $42,414 9
Agricultural Business Not reported 6
Agricultural Sciences Not reported 5
Geography Not reported 5
Carpentry Not reported 5
Dental Support Services Not reported 4
Business Operations Not reported 4
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Architectural Technology Undergraduate Certificate 2
Culinary Arts and Related Services Undergraduate Certificate 2
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Undergraduate Certificate 2
Agricultural Production Undergraduate Certificate 1
Computer Systems Networking Undergraduate Certificate 1
Biology Associate 1
Accounting Undergraduate Certificate 1

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