Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, Minnesota · Public · 2,942 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 65 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,111 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,741 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,208 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,279 |
| $110k and up | $16,081 |
| All families (average) | $12,556 |
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 | $47,411 | +$9,576 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $71,406 | +$33,571 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $73,127 | +$35,292 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,866 | +$22,031 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,950 | +$23,115 | clears the bar | $19,654 | 0.9 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,894 | +$26,059 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Associate's Degree | $52,931 | +$15,096 | clears the bar | $13,836 | 0.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $43,659 | +$5,824 | clears the bar | $18,336 | 3.1 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $55,475 | +$17,640 | clears the bar | $12,525 | 0.7 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Associate's Degree | $49,930 | +$12,095 | clears the bar | $14,287 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,282 | +$5,447 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,027 | -$15,808 | falls short | $7,750 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $44,794 | +$6,959 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $63,817 | +$25,982 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $49,230 | +$11,395 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.