Minnesota West Community and Technical College
About average. It ranks 942 of 1,952 certificate schools on student outcomes, with an overall score of 49.3 out of 100.
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Why it is good
- Strong pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $45,979, higher than 80% of certificate schools.
- Affordable: the average student pays about $11,331 a year after grants, cheaper than 75% of certificate schools.
Why it is bad
- Only 48% of students graduate. 80% of certificate schools do better.
- Many students leave early: only 68% of first-year students return for a second year.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 77 | $25,194 | $9,384 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 32 | $50,677 | $10,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | $33,993 | $12,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 19 | $54,817 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | $47,260 | $13,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | n/a | n/a |
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 257 | n/a | $16,250 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 59 | $44,998 | $9,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 56 | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | 35 | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 23 | n/a | $10,388 |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other certificate schools. Individual majors can be much better or worse.