Central Lakes College-Brainerd Student Outcomes

2 Year
Brainerd, MN
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

40% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,600 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Central Lakes College Brainerd
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$31,000 per year
after 7 years	$30,700 per year
after 8 years	$33,800 per year
after 9 years	$34,000 per year
after 10 years	$35,600 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Central Lakes College Brainerd students who are working and no longer in school is $35,600, which is 4% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$10,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

31%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$108 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

47% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Central Lakes College-Brainerd student loan debt, explore your options.

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173203.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026