Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls, Minnesota · Public · 1,762 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,950 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,317 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,083 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,563 |
| $110k and up | $16,499 |
| All families (average) | $11,191 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,014 | +$31,179 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,027 | +$8,192 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $79,845 | +$42,010 | clears the bar | $8,778 | 0.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,830 | +$4,995 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,513 | +$42,678 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $48,839 | +$11,004 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,690 | +$16,855 | clears the bar | $8,597 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $47,723 | +$9,888 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,683 | -$10,152 | falls short | $8,730 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $63,073 | +$25,238 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.