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Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota · Public community college
Address: 3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 · Phone: (651) 770-3200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Sep 2024 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Aug 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $31,340 | $48,090 | $52,940 |
| Nursing assistants | $38,010 | $46,680 | $49,330 |
| Dental assistants | $46,960 | $65,270 | $74,410 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,220 | $76,350 | $87,190 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,310 | $58,390 | $73,250 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,590 | $39,170 | $59,300 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,080 | $83,400 | $98,900 |
| Medical assistants | $40,110 | $50,480 | $58,540 |
| Skincare specialists | $23,990 | $44,430 | $62,530 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $45,690 | $60,280 | $65,410 |
| Dental hygienists | $82,110 | $103,970 | $116,350 |
| 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, under 300 hours | 116 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 98 | $34,196 | $31,936 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 92 | not reported | not reported | $11,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 60 | not reported | $38,721 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 52 | $39,713 | $44,021 | $15,699 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 37 | $56,580 | $51,928 | $17,198 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 34 | $34,196 | $31,936 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | $38,535 | $34,769 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $56,580 | $51,928 | $17,198 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 17 | $49,485 | $53,775 | $10,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 17 | $38,535 | $34,769 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $38,535 | $34,769 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $39,713 | $44,021 | $15,699 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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.