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Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, Minnesota · Public technical college

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29%completion rate · Minnesota avg 48%
$14,743median debt of graduates
$39,814median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$45,287median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 · Phone: (507) 285-7245 · 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.

Rochester Community and Technical College is a public trade school in Rochester, Minnesota offering construction trades, medical billing & coding, and CNA programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Rochester Community and Technical College has a 28.9% completion rate, below the state average of 48.2%, with median graduate debt of $14,743 and median earnings of $45,287 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported for Rochester Community and Technical College in federal data; however, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 27.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Rochester Community a… Rochester Community a…: 28.9% 28.9% Minnesota average Minnesota average: 48.2% 48.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Construction laborers$42,950$60,260$79,710
Medical records specialists$48,120$61,530$70,070
Nursing assistants$38,010$46,680$49,330
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$51,700$63,750$71,270
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$45,690$60,280$65,410
Dental assistants$46,960$65,270$74,410
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$38,310$58,390$73,250
Dental hygienists$82,110$103,970$116,350
Emergency medical technicians$31,340$48,090$52,940
Surgical technologists$62,820$80,210$86,420
Radiologic technologists and technicians$67,080$83,400$98,900

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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 28 $35,054 $31,042 $19,250
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 27 $35,054 $31,042 $19,250
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 25 not reported $34,704 not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 20 $47,913 $49,918 $13,000
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 2–4 years 18 not reported $52,107 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 18 $40,015 $37,928 $21,125
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 17 not reported $30,409 $12,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 16 $35,546 $31,205 $19,395
Carpenters Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported $32,029 not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 14 $47,913 $49,918 $13,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 11 $50,945 $45,249 $14,000
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 10 $47,885 $44,170 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 9 $50,945 $45,249 $14,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 6 $50,945 $45,249 $14,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 not reported $31,585 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $35,546 $31,205 $19,395
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 $35,546 $31,205 $19,395

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

Rochester Community and Technical College is a public trade and career training campus located in Rochester, Minnesota. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The college holds programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Among its 19 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in construction trades programs, medical billing and coding programs, and CNA classes.

Federal data show a completion rate of 28.9%, which is below the Minnesota state average of 48.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,743, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,287. About 27.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 249 trade completers among 3,365 undergraduates in a midsize city setting, this campus offers a mix of shorter certificate programs and longer allied-health tracks, which may suit both new entrants and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should confirm program-specific accreditation status directly with the school and review outcome data independently via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Rochester Community and Technical College offers 19 program families, with the most completions in construction trades programs, medical billing & coding programs, and CNA classes.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission institutionally, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

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

The completion rate is 28.9%, which is below the Minnesota state average of 48.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $14,743, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $45,287, per federal 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) 285-7245 or visit https://www.rctc.edu/ for current tuition.

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

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition rates for state residents and eligibility for state-based aid programs, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.

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

You can verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and review detailed federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?174738.

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

The campus offers both shorter certificate-style programs and longer allied-health tracks, which may suit career changers, but specific scheduling or program-length details for adult learners are not reported in this data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Rochester Community and Technical College at (507) 285-7245 or through its website at https://www.rctc.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?174738 to compare outcomes across institutions.

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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