Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Public in Fergus Falls, MN. 25 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering Drafting/CAD, electrician, diesel/heavy equipment, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 26 | $63,636 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 32 | $58,400 | $20,334 | $231 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 11 | $50,983 | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 25 | $50,945 | $6,134 | $70 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 91 | $50,562 | $8,873 | $101 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 41 | $49,723 | $17,257 | $196 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 26 | $47,854 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 9 | $47,658 | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 25 | $43,005 | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 36 | $41,217 | $11,862 | $135 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 10 | $40,664 | $27,000 | $307 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 5 | $30,880 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 40 | $18,601 | $10,268 | $117 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $18,601 one year out, 19% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $50,983 one year out, about the same as the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate): graduates earned $50,562 one year out, 13% above the national median for electrician certificate programs ($44,727).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (associate degree): graduates earned $63,636 one year out, 28% above the national median for electrician associate degree programs ($49,548).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- North Dakota State College of Science (Wahpeton, ND), about 24 miles away
- Alexandria Technical & Community College (Alexandria, MN), about 45 miles away
- Minnesota State University Moorhead (Moorhead, MN), about 51 miles away
- Rasmussen University-North Dakota (Fargo, ND), about 53 miles away
- Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo (Fargo, ND), about 53 miles away
Before you apply
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.