C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Pine Technical & Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Pine City, Minnesota 55063
Pine Technical & Community College campus, Pine City, MN
Pine Technical & Community College campus, Pine City, MN. Photo: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 40%
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
B
71/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
F
22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,913
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,876
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Pine Technical & Community College ▼

30% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$299,384
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+5.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pine Technical & Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,232
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,079
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,392
Median debt at graduation
35.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
14.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pine Technical & Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$53,817-2%#3 of 6#2—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$37,690$53,487-5%#458 of 757#570$11,064
Precision Metal Working—$48,780+0%#171 of 365#250—
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$32,063$19,449-66%#21 of 21#21—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pine Technical & Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $299,384
  • Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55037 (4.0% cap, Hinckley)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,178 $4,178

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
49%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
$9,876
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,151
$30,001 - $48,000$9,389
$48,001 - $75,000$11,133
$75,001 - $110,000$12,630
$110,001+$15,478

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 97 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 38 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 34 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 32 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 30 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 26 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 25 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 22 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 13 grads/yr Automation Engineer Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 10 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 10 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 9 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 9 grads/yr American Sign Language (ASL) 7 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 7 grads/yr Gunsmithing/Gunsmith 6 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 5 grads/yr Community Organization and Advocacy 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pine Technical & Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Student Demographics

1,913
Total Students
59%
Women
23%
Traditional Age (18-24)
30%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Hispanic 4%
Black 4%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 30%
With Family 70%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~580 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 70%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 23%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pine Technical & Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Pine Technical & Community College?
Tuition at Pine Technical & Community College is $4,178 for in-state students and $4,178 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,876.
What is the graduation rate at Pine Technical & Community College?
The graduation rate at Pine Technical & Community College is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Pine Technical & Community College a good school?
Pine Technical & Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Pine Technical & Community College?
Pine Technical & Community College has a total enrollment of 1,913 students.
Is there rental demand near Pine Technical & Community College?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at Pine Technical & Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 580 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Pine City area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology