South Central College
North Mankato, Minnesota. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 103 awards in the trades we track: welding, machining and CNC, HVAC, auto body, carpentry, auto mechanic.
- Address
- 1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003
Open in Maps - Website
- southcentral.edu
- Phone
- (507) 389-7200
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 1,946
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (49) | 49 |
| Machining and CNC | Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist (48.0510) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (1); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (7); Certificate, 2 to 4 years (9); Associate degree (2) | 19 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (9); Certificate, 2 to 4 years (2); Associate degree (3) | 14 |
| Auto Body | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603) | Certificate, 2 to 4 years (6); Associate degree (5) | 11 |
| Carpentry | Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (8) | 8 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 2 to 4 years (1); Associate degree (1) | 2 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $6,434 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $19,596 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $12,198 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | $47,537 n=33 | $52,715 | $4,500 |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 42%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $49,271
- Median federal debt of completers, all programs: $12,695
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 173911. How we build this list.