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St Cloud Technical and Community College
Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Public
Address: 1540 Northway Drive, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 · Phone: (320) 308-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,700 | $63,750 | $71,270 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,310 | $58,390 | $73,250 |
| Electricians | $47,480 | $78,160 | $101,410 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,220 | $76,350 | $87,190 |
| Medical records specialists | $48,120 | $61,530 | $70,070 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $45,690 | $60,280 | $65,410 |
| Surgical technologists | $62,820 | $80,210 | $86,420 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $48,720 | $94,410 | $108,750 |
| Dental assistants | $46,960 | $65,270 | $74,410 |
| Machinists | $46,550 | $61,140 | $74,650 |
| Dental hygienists | $82,110 | $103,970 | $116,350 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,080 | $83,400 | $98,900 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $31,340 | $48,090 | $52,940 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $48,400 | $62,600 | $75,960 |
| Construction laborers | $42,950 | $60,260 | $79,710 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 67 | not reported | $38,018 | $15,623 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 2–4 years | 25 | $44,342 | $42,682 | $10,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $44,202 | $45,696 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 22 | $22,920 | $34,793 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $62,015 | $58,673 | $16,729 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $37,143 | $40,728 | $19,426 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $40,273 | $43,240 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $37,143 | $40,728 | $19,426 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 12 | $48,228 | $36,848 | $10,738 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $62,015 | $58,673 | $16,729 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | $47,260 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 2–4 years | 10 | not reported | $47,260 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 10 | $35,622 | $41,007 | $11,997 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $62,015 | $58,673 | $16,729 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 9 | $48,228 | $36,848 | $10,738 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 9 | $35,622 | $41,007 | $11,997 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $44,202 | $45,696 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $35,622 | $41,007 | $11,997 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $35,622 | $41,007 | $11,997 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | $48,228 | $36,848 | $10,738 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $44,202 | $45,696 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.