Riverland Community College
Public certificate school in Austin, MN that costs an average of $14,434 a year after financial aid and graduates 53% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$14,434
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
53%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,355
PublicTown (distant)2,003 undergraduates
Cost of Riverland Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,850 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,576 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Average net price after aid | $14,434 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $12,178 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,106 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,339 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,525 |
| $110,001+ | $21,117 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Riverland Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,343 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,355 |
| Rank in Minnesota (earnings) | 6th of 21 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $136 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 11% |
Majors and programs at Riverland Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 48 | $65,622 | — |
| Ground Transportation | 55 | $51,047 | $4,750 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 84 | $46,628 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 50 | $46,169 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 53 | $45,105 | $13,850 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 22 | $35,298 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 58 | $26,415 | $9,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 82 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 14 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 19 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 27 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 9 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 24 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 14 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 10 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 11 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 67 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 14 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 53 | $73,564 | $17,800 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 92 | $67,040 | $21,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 29 | $51,309 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 451 | $41,524 | $12,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 39 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 16 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Human Services | 21 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Minnesota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls | $11,331 | — | $45,979 |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka | $19,607 | — | $53,752 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona | $17,842 | — | $49,022 |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park | $16,180 | — | $57,061 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul | $17,954 | — | $45,627 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis | $18,418 | — | $45,295 |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji | $11,886 | — | $47,270 |
| Century College | White Bear Lake | $14,725 | — | $52,512 |
About Riverland Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, MN |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 2,003 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | riverland.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Riverland Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,850 a year (tuition and fees: $6,576). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,434 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,178.
How much do Riverland Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,355 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 21 similar colleges in Minnesota.
What is Riverland Community College's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.