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1,946
students enrolled
597
degrees and certificates a year
39%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,082
average net price a year
Tuition $5,490
$40,637
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,068
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 24% | 144 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 17% | 102 |
| Precision production | 13% | 78 |
| Engineering technologies | 8% | 50 |
| Business & management | 8% | 47 |
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 | 18 | 39 |
The job market around South Central College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Nicollet County, where the college is.
0
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in Nicollet County
2026-09 · up 1.0 points from a year earlier
$80,362
median household income
Nicollet County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.5% unemployment among them
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Central Workforce Council.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is South Central College?
- South Central College enrolls about 1,946 students and is a public 2-year institution in North Mankato, Minnesota. It awards about 597 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at South Central College?
- 39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do South Central College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,637 six years after entry and $45,068 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does South Central College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. South Central College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
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