Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,587
85th percentile (60th in MN)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Alexandria Technical & Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Alexandria Technical & Community College graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 85th percentile of all ground transportation certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Ground Transportation certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Alexandria Technical & Community College$48,587$45,573
Central Lakes College-Brainerd$64,164$59,690$10,8460.17
Minnesota State College Southeast$47,171$48,106
Riverland Community College$45,619$4,7500.10
National Median$41,414$7,7060.19

Other Ground Transportation Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd
$6,209$64,164$10,846
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
$7,820$47,171
Riverland Community College
Austin
$6,250$45,619$4,750

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alexandria Technical & Community College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.