Is Riverland Community College worth it?

Austin, MN · Public · 2-year

Riverland Community College is a public, two-year institution in Austin, Minnesota (small town). It awarded 753 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, farm and ranch management and electrician.

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Federal context for Riverland Community College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$43,060

Median earnings 4 years after

$49,768

Median earnings 10 years after

$45,247

Average net price

$7,427

Completion rate

52%

Completions (2024)

753

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

2,003

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$38,856$47,66787
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$47,288$77,28046
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$44,726$56,46326
Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate$45,619$55,70523
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$69,481$69,45421
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Food Science and TechnologyUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Food Science and TechnologyAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Plant SciencesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Plant SciencesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate230
Farm/Farm and Ranch ManagementCertificate 2-4 yrs38
ElectricianCertificate 2-4 yrs37
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate37
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerAssociate34
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr22
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr21
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate21
Farm/Farm and Ranch ManagementCertificate 1-2 yrs20
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 2-4 yrs15

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance33%2,433
Manufacturing18%1,292
Retail Trade9%674
Construction5%398
Public Administration4%304
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4%286
Transportation and Warehousing4%268
Other Services (except Public Administration)4%266

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Sources: federal figures for Riverland Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page