Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (25 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Century College
Dakota County Technical College$48,973$47,179$14,0100.29
Lake Superior College$47,190$41,488$11,9690.25
Rasmussen University-Minnesota$45,271$46,881$21,2740.47
Ridgewater College$44,921$35,126$23,7550.53
Riverland Community College$44,726$22,3560.50
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount
$6,419$48,973$14,010
Lake Superior College
Duluth
$5,786$47,190$11,969
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud
$10,899$45,271$21,274
Ridgewater College
Willmar
$6,109$44,921$23,755
Riverland Community College
Austin
$6,250$44,726$22,356

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 Century College, approximately 33% 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.