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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Rochester, Minnesota · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:

Phlebotomy classesRadiology & sonography programsPharmacy technician programsEMT & paramedic training
not reportedcompletion rate · Minnesota avg 48%
$10,500median debt of graduates
$74,758median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$79,652median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and D | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs | Higher Learning Commission | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Liaison Committee on Medical Education (Accredited)
Address: 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 · Phone: (507) 284-3208 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a private non-profit trade school in Rochester, MN offering phlebotomy, radiology/sonography, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and others.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science carry median debt of $10,500 and earn median earnings of $79,652 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the state average of 48.2% is not reported.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, though only about 2.0% of students receive Pell.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Phlebotomists$38,740$46,000$48,760
Radiologic technologists and technicians$67,080$83,400$98,900
Pharmacy technicians$38,110$48,300$54,440
Emergency medical technicians$31,340$48,090$52,940

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 86 not reported $60,878 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 41 $64,250 $68,778 $12,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 30 $64,250 $68,778 $12,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 20 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 10 $64,250 $68,778 $12,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 7 $64,250 $68,778 $12,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 7 $64,250 $68,778 $12,500

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.

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About this school

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a private non-profit institution located in Rochester, Minnesota. It is accredited by several bodies including the Higher Learning Commission and program-specific accreditors such as the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and it participates in federal Title IV student aid programs. The campus awards training most often in phlebotomy classes, radiology and sonography programs, and pharmacy technician programs, with seven program families in total.

Federal data show a median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings ten years after entry of $79,652. About 2.0% of students receive Pell Grants. The completion rate compared to the state average of 48.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data, and the annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With undergraduate enrollment around 309 students and 201 trade completers, this campus appears geared toward students pursuing focused clinical and allied-health training in a midsize city setting. Whether a given program suits an adult career changer depends on program length and format, which are not detailed here; prospective students should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes, consult the listed accreditors or the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard using the link provided.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers seven program families, most notably phlebotomy classes, radiology & sonography programs, and pharmacy technician programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited, with recognition from the Higher Learning Commission along with several program-specific accreditors such as the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate for this campus compared to the Minnesota state average of 48.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $79,652, per federal Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (507) 284-3208 or visit its website for current figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private non-profit school, which typically means tuition revenue is reinvested into the institution rather than distributed to shareholders.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can review the listed accreditors or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link for verified data.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from the data provided since program length and schedule details are not reported; contact the school to discuss options.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (507) 284-3208 or visit https://college.mayo.edu/ for application information.

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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.

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