Experience Tremendous Value
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As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities.
You can complete a two-year career and technical degree at Century College and start your career for less than $12,300, while avoiding student loan debt!
If you complete a two-year transfer degree at Century College and then transfer to a private college or university to complete a bachelor's degree, you could save an average of $74,000.
College Cost Comparison
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 College for your first two years:
| 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 | $17,610 |
| B | PSEO High School | Century College | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $23,336 |
| C | Century College | Century College | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $29,062 |
| D | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | Minnesota State University | $35,220 |
| E | Century College | Century College | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | $41,736 |
| F | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota | $60,568 |
| G | Century College | Century College | Private College or University | Private College or University | $96,518 |
| H | Private College or University | Private College or University | Private College or University | Private College or University | $170,132 |
Make a Great Investment
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A college education provides a great return on investment. On average, over a 40-year career, you can earn $250,000 in additional income with an Associate Degree compared to only a high school diploma.
Or save thousands on your education by taking your first two years at Century College, and then transferring to complete a Bachelor's Degree, and that amount can grow to $955,000, on average.
