Century College
Public in White Bear Lake, MN. 21 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, Drafting/CAD, fire science, construction trades 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 | 56 | $72,433 | $23,000 | $261 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 38 | $71,191 | $15,750 | $179 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 17 | $64,744 | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 92 | $63,656 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 64 | $53,649 | $17,500 | $199 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 52 | $53,050 | $7,675 | $87 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 60 | $50,150 | $13,375 | $152 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 11 | $46,782 | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 132 | $43,712 | $10,500 | $119 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 63 | $27,457 | $13,733 | $156 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 31 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 116 | not reported | $7,416 | $84 |
*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 $27,457 one year out, 19% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $63,656 one year out, 51% above the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $64,744 one year out, 40% above the national median for HVAC associate degree programs ($46,090).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $53,050 one year out, 26% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Metropolitan State University (Saint Paul, MN), about 7 miles away
- Bethel University (Saint Paul, MN), about 9 miles away
- Saint Paul College (Saint Paul, MN), about 9 miles away
- University of Northwestern-St Paul (Saint Paul, MN), about 9 miles away
- Concordia University-Saint Paul (Saint Paul, MN), about 11 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
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.