Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, MN · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$14,435Average net price / year
29%Graduation rate
$45,287Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,743Median debt at graduation
3,365Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $6,389
- Total cost of attendance
- $19,639
- Books & supplies
- $1,600
- Average net price
- $14,435
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $11,588
- $30–48k
- $12,481
- $48–75k
- $13,452
- $75–110k
- $16,494
- $110k+
- $19,122
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 29%
- First-year retention
- 58%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $39,814
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,287
- Median debt (graduates)
- $14,743
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Students with federal loans
- 19%
Programs: what graduates earn
20 of 71 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 18 | $61,196 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 32 | $45,675 | $19,395 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 55 | $42,200 | $19,250 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 17 | $37,029 | $12,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 16 | $27,798 | — |
| Carpenters | 14 | $35,293 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 25 | $34,195 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 6 | $37,750 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 108 | $70,020 | $18,145 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 10 | $62,398 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 31 | $60,676 | $14,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 13 | $50,418 | $12,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 34 | $46,805 | $13,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | $43,642 | $12,875 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 30 | $43,381 | $21,125 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 22 | $38,817 | $14,599 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 228 | $34,094 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $34,055 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | $45,315 | $15,250 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 4 | $36,286 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,365
- Part-time
- 57%
- Women / men
- 62% / 38%
- White
- 60%
- Hispanic
- 10%
- Black
- 17%
- Asian
- 5%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 23:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $88,281 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 46%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.rctc.edu
- Also known as
- RCTC
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 2% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 26% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 6% of degrees
- Public Administration & Social Service – 1% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rochester Community and Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,435 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $6,389 and the full cost of attendance is $19,639.
How much do Rochester Community and Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,287 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
29% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Rochester
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Rochester Rochester, MN · Public · 568 students |
$13,744 | 71% | 57% | $69,020 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Rochester, MN · Private nonprofit · 309 students |
— | 39% | — | $79,652 |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology Rochester, MN · Private for-profit · 205 students |
$21,473 | — | 77% | $32,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.