Riverland Community College
Austin, Minnesota · Public · 2,003 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,612 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,402 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,274 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,827 |
| $110k and up | $12,676 |
| All families (average) | $7,427 |
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 | $47,667 | +$9,832 | clears the bar | $12,200 | 1.2 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $77,280 | +$39,445 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,463 | +$18,628 | clears the bar | $13,875 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,454 | +$31,619 | clears the bar | $17,180 | 0.5 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $84,389 | +$46,554 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $87,864 | +$50,029 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $52,150 | +$14,315 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $63,106 | +$25,271 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $58,214 | +$20,379 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,705 | +$17,870 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $46,959 | +$9,124 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,385 | -$4,450 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,931 | +$13,096 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% 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.