At a glance
Average net price
$13,869
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
53.2%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,614
In-state tuition
$6,249
Out-of-state tuition
$6,249
Cost of attendance
$19,543
Median earnings (10y)
$42,162
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (40%), trades & services (28%), health (19%).
- STEM5%
- Health19%
- Business4%
- Humanities & arts40%
- Social sciences4%
- Trades & services28%
- Liberal arts37.8%~609 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions19.2%~310 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Agriculture7.8%~125 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation5.4%~87 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business3.8%~62 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.3%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.5%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education0.9%~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~2 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 586 | $26,731 | $12,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 161 | $53,757 | $28,354 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 128 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 95 | $51,968 | $10,846 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 86 | $38,812 | $6,500 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 62 | $35,344 | $5,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | $18,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 21 | $43,734 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a mid-sized institution located in Brainerd, Minnesota, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,614 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Agriculture.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Central Lakes College-Brainerd — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,869 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $6,249 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,543 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 53.2%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,162 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Central Lakes College-Brainerd confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Agriculture. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (40% of credentials), trades & services (28% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Brainerd, Minnesota (town), Central Lakes College-Brainerd draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Q.How much does Central Lakes College-Brainerd cost?
The average net price at Central Lakes College-Brainerd is $13,869 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,543.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
Central Lakes College-Brainerd has a 6-year graduation rate of 53.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduate earns $42,162 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
Published tuition is $6,249 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Central Lakes College-Brainerd located?
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is located in Brainerd, Minnesota (ZIP 56401).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Central Lakes College-Brainerd at their official website.