South Central College
North Mankato, Minnesota · Public · 1,946 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 16 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,470 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,439 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,368 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,947 |
| $110k and up | $15,132 |
| All families (average) | $9,082 |
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 | $47,351 | +$9,516 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,685 | +$47,850 | clears the bar | $18,385 | 0.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,263 | +$16,428 | clears the bar | $3,332 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,458 | +$11,623 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $51,971 | +$14,136 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $48,560 | +$10,725 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate's Degree | $60,282 | +$22,447 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,118 | +$18,283 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $66,820 | +$28,985 | clears the bar | $7,025 | 0.2 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Associate's Degree | $40,769 | +$2,934 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $51,550 | +$13,715 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,924 | +$17,089 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $38,294 | +$459 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $66,932 | +$29,097 | clears the bar | $10,319 | 0.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,884 | +$12,049 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 39% 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.