Century College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Minnesota residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,280 students.
About This School
Century College is a public institution located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota with approximately 6,280 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,906 per year. Typical graduates earn $40,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Century College is a public community college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It is a member of the Minnesota State system. It was founded in 1967 as Lakewood State Junior College and in 1996 merged with Northeast Metro Technical College to become Century College.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce — at just $10,037 per year after aid and a median debt of only $9,500 at graduation, the financial picture here is genuinely manageable. That said, the median earnings of $40,500 a decade out suggest most graduates land in modest-paying roles, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it aligns with higher-wage career paths. This is a smart, low-risk option for students who want to minimize debt while earning a two-year degree or transferring to a four-year school.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,280 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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