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Alexandria Technical & Community College

Alexandria, Minnesota · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,533 students · WeldingMachining & CNCCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Carpentry

Avg net price / yr
$13,691
cheaper than 22% of comparable schools
Completion rate
63.8%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$49,393
earns ~$3,607.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Alexandria Technical & Community College is a public school in Alexandria, MN that mainly awards associate degrees to 1,533 students. It offers a wide range of trade programs and allied health certificates alongside associate degrees.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $13,691. The school lists a completion rate of 63.8%, which is a standard metric for community colleges where transfer students may not be counted in that specific figure. Median student debt at completion is $12,000, which represents a portion of total program cost rather than an annual expense.

Net price is 8% above the Minnesota median ($12,677) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 29% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$47,260
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$46,018
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificate$38,289
Carpentersundergraduate certificate$36,848
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$36,185
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$34,575
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 43 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$54,536
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$51,773
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$50,856
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degree$40,945
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$39,729
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$38,289
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degree$37,568
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degree$33,993
Design and Applied Artsassociate degree$31,738
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$30,771
Legal Support Servicesassociate degree$30,409
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$29,322
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degree$27,476
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$27,476
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$25,967
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,052
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$18,087
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Information Science/Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Information Science/Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technicianundergraduate certificatenot reported
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technicianassociate degreenot reported
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marketingassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs are available?
The school mainly awards associate degrees but also offers undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Precision Metal Working, Ground Transportation, Carpenters, Vehicle Maintenance (certificate), Practical Nursing, Allied Health, and more than 43 additional programs.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associate degree typically earn?
Graduates with the associate degree in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians reported a median earnings of $47,260 two years after completion.
How many students complete their studies at this school?
The reported completion rate is 63.8%. This figure reflects students who finish within the reporting period and does not necessarily include those who transferred to other institutions.
Is this a public or private institution?
Alexandria Technical & Community College is a public school located in Alexandria, MN.
How does the median debt compare to the annual net price?
The median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $13,691. These are different metrics: one is total debt owed upon finishing, and the other is the yearly cost after financial aid.

Other options in Minnesota

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka$16,95343.5%$47,746
Riverland Community CollegeAustin$7,42742%$45,247
Northwest Technical CollegeBemidji$10,99645.2%$42,930
Central Lakes College-BrainerdBrainerd$13,86942.3%$42,162
Lake Superior CollegeDuluth$15,49241.2%$46,449
Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls$12,55640.5%$45,591
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 172918. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.