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At Century College, an education can be affordable and provide a great return on your investment.
As a 2-year public college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities.
In addition, there are several ways to pay for your education, including financial aid (grants and loans), scholarships, student employment, payment plan, and reimbursement.
College Can Be Affordable
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You can earn a college degree and not be strapped with debt for years to come. At Century College, tuition rates are a fraction of the cost of tuition rates at 4-year universities and private 2-year trade schools.
With affordable tuition rates, you can complete a 2-year degree at Century College and start your career for less than $11,000.
If you complete a 2-year transfer degree at Century College and then transfer to complete a bachelor's degree at a private college or university, you could save an average of $58,348.
View the table below to learn about the many options available to save money on your college education through post secondary enrollment options (PSEO) or attending Century for your first year or two:
| Scenario | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4-Year Tuition |
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| A | PSEO High School | PSEO High School | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $15,998 |
| B | PSEO High School | Century College | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $21,397 |
| C | Century College | Century College | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $26,796 |
| D | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $31,996 |
| E | Century College | Century College | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | $36,285 |
| F | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | $50,974 |
| G | Century College | Century College | Private College or University | Private College or University | $75,004 |
| H | Private College or University | Private College or University | Private College or University | Private College or University | $128,411 |
A Wise Investment
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Statistically, a college education provides a great return on investment. $240,000 is the average additional earnings over a 40-year career you will earn with an Associate Degree compared to only a high school diploma.
Take your first two years at Century College and then transfer to complete a Bachelor's Degree, and that amount grows to $832,000.
