Riverland Community College
Public in Austin, MN. 17 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering fire science, medical billing & coding, imaging & surgical tech, cosmetology and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $73,564 | $18,500 | $210 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 35 | $65,622 | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 47 | $46,628 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 28 | $46,169 | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 39 | $45,105 | $20,750 | $236 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 15 | $35,298 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 16 | $26,415 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 35 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $26,415 one year out, 15% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate): graduates earned $46,628 one year out, 4% above the national median for electrician certificate programs ($44,727).
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $65,622 one year out, 7% above the national median for diesel/heavy equipment certificate programs ($61,118).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $46,169 one year out, 10% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester, MN), about 36 miles away
- North Iowa Area Community College (Mason City, IA), about 37 miles away
- Rochester Community and Technical College (Rochester, MN), about 37 miles away
- Nova Academy of Cosmetology (Rochester, MN), about 37 miles away
- Waldorf University (Forest City, IA), about 43 miles away
Before you apply
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
- Medical Billing, Coding & Health Administration: Does the program prepare for AAPC or AHIMA credentials, and are exam fees included?
- Imaging, Surgical Tech & Respiratory Care: Is the specific program accredited by the body that the credential exam requires?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.