by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Central Lakes College-Brainerd? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Central Lakes College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,788 undergraduate (1,788 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
These majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53,757 |
| Ground Transportation. | $51,968 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $38,812 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $37,308 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $26,731 |
Explore the full list of majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 894 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
339 | $26,731 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
82 | $53,757 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
38 | NA |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
35 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
14 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Farm/Farm and Ranch Management. · Agricultural Economics. |
50 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Greenhouse Operations and Management. · Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation. |
48 | $51,968 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
47 | $37,308 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
43 | $38,812 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
14 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
7 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
7 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 4 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
31 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
11 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. |
9 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music Performance, General. · Music Technology. |
3 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. ↳ Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General. |
6 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 5 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Development. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
6 | NA |
| Social Work. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Deaf Studies. · Women's Studies. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. |
6 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. ↳ Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services. · Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism. |
4 | NA |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Natural Resources/Conservation, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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