Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,398
95th percentile (60th in MN)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Rochester Community and Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Rochester Community and Technical College graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all building/construction finishing, management, and inspection associates 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

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Rochester Community and Technical College$62,398$63,942
Dunwoody College of Technology$59,074$52,775$18,7500.32
National Median$44,380$11,4330.26

Other Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
$25,659$59,074$18,750

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 Rochester Community and Technical College, approximately 29% 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 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.