Central Lakes College-Brainerd: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Central Lakes College-Brainerd at a glance

• 1,614

  students enrolled

• 871

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,869

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,424

• $39,389

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,162

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Crow Wing County, where the college is.

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• 108

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in Crow Wing County

  2026-08 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $71,343

  median household income

  Crow Wing County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (1 open).

Hiring most: Boston Scientific (27), BAE Systems (15), Nalu Medical (6), Celestica (5), Teleflex (4), Builders FirstSource (3), MSC Industrial Supply (3), Amazon (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (36), Operations (17), Sales (11), Marketing (7), Data & Analytics (5), Finance (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Rural Minnesota Workforce Development Board.

• CareerForce in BrainerdBrainerd · 218-892-3340 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Central Lakes College-Brainerd?

Central Lakes College-Brainerd enrolls about 1,614 students and is a public 2-year institution in Brainerd, Minnesota. It awards about 871 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Central Lakes College-Brainerd?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,389 six years after entry and $42,162 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Central Lakes College-Brainerd offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Central Lakes College-Brainerd awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Central Lakes College-Brainerd?

108 open professional jobs are listed in Crow Wing County, 10 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Boston Scientific has the most openings.