Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State)
Public two-year college in Fergus Falls, MN that costs an average of $14,404 a year after financial aid and graduates 53% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$14,404
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
53%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,055
PublicRural (fringe)2,942 undergraduates
Cost of M State
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $20,508 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,124 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,080 |
| Books and supplies | $2,080 |
| Average net price after aid | $14,404 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $11,356 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,848 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,338 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,665 |
| $110,001+ | $19,779 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with M State's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $45,517 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,055 |
| Rank in Minnesota (earnings) | 16th of 20 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $136 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 22% |
Majors and programs at M State
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 57 | $50,945 | $5,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 199 | $50,562 | $6,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 27 | $47,658 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 42 | $43,598 | $28,619 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 25 | $43,005 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 93 | $41,217 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 13 | $30,880 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 83 | $18,601 | $8,647 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 11 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 20 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 2 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 6 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 20 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 28 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 5 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 131 | $66,788 | $19,604 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 54 | $63,636 | $12,000 |
| Construction Management | 22 | $62,834 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 71 | $58,400 | $13,446 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | $50,983 | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 81 | $50,302 | $13,360 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | $50,075 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 62 | $49,723 | $12,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 34 | $49,493 | $20,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 48 | $47,854 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 45 | $43,887 | $15,628 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 25 | $40,664 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 473 | $37,196 | $12,000 |
| Business/Commerce | 49 | $33,742 | $12,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 30 | $31,461 | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering | 18 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 9 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 17 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Minnesota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud | $14,905 | — | $53,305 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester | $18,037 | — | $49,427 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park | $19,985 | — | $55,487 |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth | $17,272 | — | $49,942 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | $19,451 | — | $56,727 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount | $20,329 | — | $56,812 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar | $17,043 | — | $50,062 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids | $20,159 | — | $53,668 |
About M State
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Fergus Falls, MN |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 2,942 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | minnesota.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does M State cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $20,508 a year (tuition and fees: $6,124). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,404 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,356.
How much do M State graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,055 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 20 similar colleges in Minnesota.
What is M State's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.