Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,247
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 47.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
Outcomes Overview
Riverland graduates earn $43,060 in their first year after completing their programs. The typical monthly loan payment of $127 represents just 3.6% of monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With median debt of only $12,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.27 is strongly manageable compared to four-year institutions. The college's strong ties to southern Minnesota's healthcare systems, manufacturing plants, and agricultural businesses help explain the impressive 93.7% employment rate. Many graduates enter practical fields like nursing, automotive technology, and business support roles that offer stable middle-class wages in rural markets. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.