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Minnesota West Community and Technical College

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

Minnesota West Community and Technical College reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Carpentry/Carpenter

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

16 reported completions · CIP 46.0201 · 2024 collection

Computer Science

Associate degree

0 reported completions · CIP 11.0701 · 2024 collection

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Certificate (two to less than four academic years)

14 reported completions · CIP 12.0401 · 2024 collection

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degree

15 reported completions · CIP 51.0601 · 2024 collection

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

48 reported completions · CIP 47.0605 · 2024 collection

Electrician

Associate degreeCertificate (two to less than four academic years)

33 reported completions · CIP 46.0302 · 2024 collection

Industrial Technology/Technician

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

0 reported completions · CIP 15.0612 · 2024 collection

Lineworker

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (two to less than four academic years)

32 reported completions · CIP 46.0303 · 2024 collection

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

0 reported completions · CIP 48.0501 · 2024 collection

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degree

4 reported completions · CIP 51.0801 · 2024 collection

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Certificate (less than one academic year)

3 reported completions · CIP 51.0805 · 2024 collection

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Certificate (less than one academic year)

4 reported completions · CIP 46.0503 · 2024 collection

Telecommunications Technology/Technician

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

1 reported completions · CIP 15.0305 · 2024 collection

Welding Technology/Welder

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Certificate (less than one academic year)

26 reported completions · CIP 48.0508 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Computer and Networking Technology

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician · CIP 15.1202
Reported delivery format
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,601 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Energy Technical Specialist

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Energy Systems Technology/Technician · CIP 15.1701
Reported delivery format
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,601 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Health Information Technology

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician · CIP 51.0707
Reported delivery format
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,601 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Healthcare Administrative Assistant

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary · CIP 51.0716
Reported delivery format
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,601 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Industrial Technology

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Industrial Technology/Technician · CIP 15.0612
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,601 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Mechatronics

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician · CIP 15.0406
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,601 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Medical Laboratory Technician

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician · CIP 51.1004
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$11,838 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Occupational Therapist Assistant · CIP 51.0803
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$12,721 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Surgical Technology

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Surgical Technology/Technologist · CIP 51.0909
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,601 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Public · Granite Falls, MN

Telecommunications

Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree such as A.A. A.S. and others

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Reported address
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Telecommunications Technology/Technician · CIP 15.0305
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
50
Reported duration for a full-time student
120 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$10,601 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

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Annual in-state tuition and fees$6,491AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$6,491AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$11,191AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants16%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Related career paths

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1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

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Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 005263. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 44 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Programming. 11.02 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Analysis. 11.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. 11.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Science. 11.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications. 11.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. 12.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$17,767$27,683$8,730
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.03 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.03 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. 15.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. 15.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. 15.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. 15.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. 15.11 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.12 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.12 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. 15.17 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. 15.17 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Carpenters. 46.02 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Carpenters. 46.02 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. 46.03 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$51,507$79,845$10,177
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. 46.03 · Associate's Degree$47,723Suppressed for privacy$12,000
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. 46.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.01 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$39,165$54,690$9,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$42,830Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 51.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 51.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacy$63,073Suppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. 51.15 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's Degree$74,877$80,513$31,750
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$69,014Suppressed for privacy
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

College Scorecard field-of-study download and dictionary, June 2026 snapshot. How to interpret graduate outcomes →

Census PSEO: 24 field and credential comparisons

PSEO covers participating institutions and graduates meeting its earnings and employment coverage criteria. Values below use the most recent graduation cohort with at least one published earnings measure for each reporting institution, field and award. The reporting unit is the named eight-digit OPEID; it may cover more than this campus.

Reporting institution / field / awardGraduation cohortYear 1 medianYear 5 medianYear 10 median
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 15.04 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$65,986 41 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 15.06 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$63,270 33 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 15.12 · Associate degree2016–2020$43,820 31 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 46.03 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$49,979 102 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 46.03 · Associate degree2016–2020$57,471 85 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 46.03 · Certificate 2–4 years2016–2020$46,845 54 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 47.06 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$44,849 68 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 48.05 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$28,536 33 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 48.05 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$43,539 49 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.07 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$36,215 33 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.07 · Associate degree2016–2020$40,342 44 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.08 · Associate degree2016–2020$39,556 32 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.09 · Associate degree2016–2020$56,312 68 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.10 · Associate degree2016–2020$52,636 40 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.38 · Associate degree2016–2020$69,662 342 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.39 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$27,799 899 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.39 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$44,181 200 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 12.04 · Certificate 2–4 years2011–2015Suppressed$38,279 33 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 46.05 · Certificate 1–2 years2011–2015$39,884 35 earnings-covered graduatesSuppressedUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.06 · Certificate 1–2 years2011–2015Suppressed$41,695 34 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.06 · Associate degree2011–2015$35,872 41 earnings-covered graduatesSuppressedUnavailable
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 46.02 · Certificate 1–2 years2006–2010$30,437 31 earnings-covered graduatesSuppressedSuppressed
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 47.06 · Certificate under 1 year2006–2010Suppressed$43,588 36 earnings-covered graduates$51,223 32 earnings-covered graduates
Minnesota West Community and Technical College (00526300) CIP 51.09 · Certificate 1–2 years2006–2010$36,215 31 earnings-covered graduatesSuppressedSuppressed

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Granite Falls city, Minnesota

Median monthly gross rent$9202020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$172
Median household income$59,3752020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$4,959
Resident population estimate2,6852020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±257
Minnesota price level98.6BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 98.6 is approximately 1.4% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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Other options in the area

These institutions in Minnesota share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Public institution

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

33 reported subjects

About 33 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Alexandria, MN

Construction · Energy & utilities · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

20 reported subjects

About 74 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

About 81 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Private for-profit institution

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN

Health & animal care · Technology & design

17 reported subjects

About 84 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 173638. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.