Rochester 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 3,365 students.
About This School
Rochester Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Rochester, Minnesota with approximately 3,365 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,435 per year. Typical graduates earn $40,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a public community college in Rochester, Minnesota. It serves more than 8,000 students annually. The college was founded in 1915 on a motion by Charles Mayo to the Rochester School Board and is Minnesota's oldest original community college.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable two-year path — graduates carry a relatively low median debt of $9,250, which is manageable given the median earnings of $40,700 a decade out. The net price of around $13,148/year keeps costs reasonable for a public institution, and the small enrollment means a less overwhelming experience than a large university. Just go in with a clear plan, since your long-term earnings potential will depend heavily on which program you choose and whether you transfer or enter the workforce directly.
Popular Programs
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: 13% 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 (3,365 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Rochester Community and Technical College
851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904-4999
Official Links
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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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