Central Lakes College-Brainerd Data & Information Overview

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Where Does Central Lakes College-Brainerd Rank?

2026 Rankings

College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.

Central Lakes College-Brainerd was awarded 50 badges in the 2026 rankings.

National Standing

College Factual ranked Central Lakes College as #1,334 out of 5,192 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.

Within the state, Central Lakes College holds the #49 spot on the Best Colleges in Minnesota ranking.

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What Do Central Lakes College Graduates Earn?

Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Central Lakes College make around $40,397 per year during the early years of their employment. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.