Minnesota State Community and Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,942 students.
About This School
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota with approximately 2,942 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,556 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $39,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a public community and technical college with multiple campuses in Minnesota. The college is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. It offers more than 70 career and liberal arts programs on its campuses and more than 25 online programs and majors through its eCampus. M State enrolls more than 9,000 campus-based and online students annually.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into a career-focused program — at just $11,274/year average net cost and a median debt of only $9,360 at graduation, students here aren't taking on much financial risk. The concern is that median earnings sit at $39,200 ten years out, which is modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're targeting a specific in-demand trade or technical field rather than expecting a high salary ceiling.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College graduates earn most above the national rate in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers ($90,982 vs $70,808 nationally), and most below it in Construction Management ($57,698 vs $72,110).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 234 | $47,411 | $44,125 | +$3,286 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 76 | $71,406 | $80,813 | −$9,407 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 41 | $55,475 | $61,982 | −$6,507 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 34 | $52,931 | $46,500 | +$6,431 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 32 | $60,950 | $65,389 | −$4,439 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 26 | $90,982 | $70,808 | +$20,174 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | $63,817 | $58,424 | +$5,393 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 25 | $43,659 | $47,660 | −$4,001 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 21 | $49,931 | $49,927 | +$4 |
| Construction Management | 17 | $57,698 | $72,110 | −$14,412 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | $49,230 | $46,706 | +$2,524 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 15 | $49,930 | $54,425 | −$4,495 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (2,942 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Minnesota State Community and Technical College cost?
The average net price at Minnesota State Community and Technical College is about $12,556 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State Community and Technical College?
Minnesota State Community and Technical College has a graduation rate of 47%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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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