Is Minnesota West Community and Technical College worth it?
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Granite Falls, Minnesota (rural area). It awarded 911 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, farm and ranch management and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,561
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,390
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,285
Average net price
$11,191
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
911
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,762
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $74,877 | $80,513 | 44 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $51,507 | $79,845 | 43 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $39,165 | $54,690 | 37 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,767 | $27,683 | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $29,308 | $46,027 | 21 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate | $47,723 | N/A | 20 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $42,830 | N/A | 19 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $40,898 | $48,839 | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plant Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 268 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 118 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 103 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 32 |
| Lineworker | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 23 |
| Electrician | Associate | 21 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 46% | 3,739 |
| Manufacturing | 10% | 852 |
| Construction | 7% | 601 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 540 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4% | 305 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 285 |
| Educational Services | 3% | 280 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 246 |
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Sources: federal figures for Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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