Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, Minnesota · Public · 3,365 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 56 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,588 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,481 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,452 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,494 |
| $110k and up | $19,122 |
| All families (average) | $14,435 |
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 | $45,552 | +$7,717 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,705 | +$36,870 | clears the bar | $18,145 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,654 | +$12,819 | clears the bar | $19,395 | 1.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,258 | +$26,423 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,915 | +$15,080 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $52,623 | +$14,788 | clears the bar | $21,125 | 1.4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,567 | +$21,732 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,196 | +$23,361 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $52,678 | +$14,843 | clears the bar | $12,875 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $53,032 | +$15,197 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate's Degree | $62,398 | +$24,563 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,798 | -$10,037 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $44,584 | +$6,749 | clears the bar | $14,599 | 2.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,818 | +$13,983 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $61,870 | +$24,035 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 29% 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.