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Minnesota State College Southeast

Winona, Minnesota · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,388 students · WeldingMachining & CNCCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$16,140
cheaper than 15% of comparable schools
Completion rate
44.5%
Median debt at completion
$12,971
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$43,613
earns ~$2,702.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Minnesota State College Southeast is a public institution in Winona, MN, that mainly awards certificates and associate degrees. With 1,388 students, it serves those seeking practical trade training at a lower cost than four-year universities. The school offers programs ranging from vehicle repair to allied health professions.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $16,140. A median student debt of $12,971 at completion is less than the total cost of attendance over four years. The school completion rate is 44.5%, which is typical for public community colleges where many students transfer out rather than fail.

Net price is 27% above the Minnesota median ($12,677) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 14% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$53,775
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificate$46,087
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$39,009
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$35,060
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$33,281
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 48 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$57,544
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$44,189
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degree$37,208
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$31,423
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$31,314
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$30,228
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$29,006
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$28,236
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$26,353
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degree$22,192
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels are offered for the listed programs?
Programs include undergraduate certificates and associate degrees. Specific offerings include Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions as an associate degree, while Ground Transportation, Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance, Carpenters, and Cosmetology are available as undergraduate certificates or associate degrees.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health program typically earn?
Graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program reported a median earnings of $53,775 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 44.5%. This figure may undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions rather than graduating directly from this college.
Is Minnesota State College Southeast a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Winona, MN.
How does the median student debt compare to the annual net price?
The median student debt at completion is $12,971. This amount is comparable to roughly 27 months of the average annual net price of $16,140.

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Central Lakes College-BrainerdBrainerd$13,86942.3%$42,162
Lake Superior CollegeDuluth$15,49241.2%$46,449
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 175263. 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.