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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (39 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Red Lake Nation College$40,150
Winona State University$46,673$48,881$13,0620.28
Inver Hills Community College$41,906$41,419$14,5750.35
Riverland Community College$38,856$15,3750.40
Century College$38,376$42,912$14,2640.37
St Cloud Technical and Community College$37,802$41,810$15,1110.40
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Winona State University
Winona
$10,498$46,673$13,062
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
$6,007$41,906$14,575
Riverland Community College
Austin
$6,250$38,856$15,375
Century College
White Bear Lake
$6,182$38,376$14,264
St Cloud Technical and Community College
Saint Cloud
$4,957$37,802$15,111

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 Red Lake Nation College, approximately 89% 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.