Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Central Lakes College-Brainerd covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$6,209
Out-of-state tuition
$6,209
Average net price
$12,829
Last updated June 17, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$18,003
4-year attendance
$72,012
4-year tuition
$24,836
4-year net price
$51,316
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,479 | $7,524 | $873/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,015 | $7,988 | $835/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,719 | $5,284 | $1,060/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,228 | $2,775 | $1,269/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $17,192 | $811 | $1,433/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,245 | ~19 months |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $60,937 | ~22 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,697 | ~24 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $53,757 | ~25 months |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,968 | ~25 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,913 | ~28 months |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,329 | ~33 months |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $39,024 | ~34 months |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,812 | ~34 months |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,623 | ~37 months |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,344 | ~37 months |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $26,731 | ~49 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
Central Lakes College-Brainerd ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
14.55%
Federal loan rate
12.28%
Median completer debt
$11,000
Median monthly payment
$117