Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd, Minnesota · Public · 1,614 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,264 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,454 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,970 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,489 |
| $110k and up | $18,686 |
| All families (average) | $13,869 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,480 | +$5,645 | clears the bar | $9,425 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,488 | +$39,653 | clears the bar | $19,391 | 0.5 yrs |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,894 | +$32,059 | clears the bar | $10,952 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,966 | +$18,131 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,654 | +$17,819 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,063 | +$18,228 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,717 | +$1,882 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $57,688 | +$19,853 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,487 | +$20,652 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $60,937 | +$23,102 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $60,088 | +$22,253 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $37,753 | -$82 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,117 | -$718 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $57,304 | +$19,469 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 53% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.