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1,614
students enrolled
871
degrees and certificates a year
53%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$13,869
average net price a year
Tuition $5,424
$39,389
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$42,162
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 36% | 311 |
| Health professions | 17% | 145 |
| Agriculture | 10% | 90 |
| Transportation | 6% | 49 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 5% | 44 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 2 | 9 |
The job market around Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Crow Wing County, where the college is.
108
open professional jobs
9
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
6%
ask for AI skills
6 jobs
4.5%
unemployment in Crow Wing County
2026-09 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier
$71,343
median household income
Crow Wing County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (3 open).
Hiring most: Boston Scientific (37), BAE Systems (14), Celestica (6), Builders FirstSource (3), Cintas (3), MSC Industrial Supply (3), 4C Medical Technologies (2), Abbott (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (34), Operations (14), Data & Analytics (11), Sales (10), Finance (7), Marketing (6). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Rural Minnesota Workforce Development Board.
- CareerForce in BrainerdBrainerd · 218-892-3340 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
- Central Lakes College-Brainerd enrolls about 1,614 students and is a public 2-year institution in Brainerd, Minnesota. It awards about 871 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
- 53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,389 six years after entry and $42,162 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Central Lakes College-Brainerd offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Central Lakes College-Brainerd awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Central Lakes College-Brainerd?
- 108 open professional jobs are listed in Crow Wing County, 9 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Boston Scientific has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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