Central Lakes College-Brainerd

501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401

Auto MechanicCNADental AssistantDiesel MechanicEMT and ParamedicHeavy EquipmentLPNMachinist and CNCMedical AssistantPhlebotomyWelding

Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardGraduatesEarnings, 1 yr
Auto Mechanic Certificate (1 to 2 years) 8 $50,611
Auto Mechanic Associate degree 1 $55,701
CNA Certificate (under 12 weeks) 1 n/a
Dental Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) 24 $42,804
Dental Assistant Associate degree 14 $44,590
Diesel Mechanic Certificate (1 to 2 years) 19 $50,611
Diesel Mechanic Associate degree 5 $55,701
EMT and Paramedic Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 14 n/a
Heavy Equipment Certificate (2 to 4 years) 48 $62,827
LPN Certificate (1 to 2 years) 34 n/a
Machinist and CNC Certificate (1 to 2 years) 1 $49,087
Machinist and CNC Associate degree 1 n/a
Medical Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) 0 n/a
Medical Assistant Associate degree 0 n/a
Phlebotomy Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 0 n/a
Welding Certificate (1 to 2 years) 35 $49,087
Welding Associate degree 10 n/a
Welding Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 0 $49,087

Cost and outcomes

TypePublic
Average net price per year$15,556
In-state tuition and fees per year$6,476
Completion rate56%
Students receiving Pell grants17%
Median federal debt at graduation$9,500
Undergraduate enrollment1,614
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.