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When choosing a program to study, make sure you're aware of the costs. Each program has different costs in addition to tuition and fees.

Each program at SCTCC has different costs associated with it.

For example, students will need to buy tools and a tool chest in some of the Transportation programs, but for a Liberal Arts degree, you'll need to make sure to get your classes' required books.

When choosing a program to study, make sure you're aware of the costs. The cost sheet below will give you an idea of what costs to expect in addition to tuition and fees.

2025-2026 Program Costs

  Number
of Credits
Tuition
& Fees
Books, Supplies
& Materials
Estimated Cost
for Program
Associate in Arts Degree - AA 60 $12,721 $1,500 $14,221
Biology Transfer Pathway - AS 60 $12,721 $1,600 $14,321
Coaching - Certificate 12 $2,544 $100 $2,644
Environmental Science - AS 60 $12,721 $1,600 $14,321
Green Energy - Certificate 19 $4,028 $450 $4,478
Health Science Broad Field - AS 60 $12,721 $1,600 $14,321
Mathematics Transfer Pathway - AA 60 $12,721 $1,600 $14,321
Psychology Transfer Pathway - AA 60 $12,721 $1,600 $14,321
Spanish Transfer Pathway - AA 60 $12,721 $1,600 $14,321

 

  Number
of Credits
Tuition
& Fees
Books, Supplies
& Materials
Estimated Cost
for Program
Accounting - AAS 70 $14,841 $2,980 $17,821
Accounting - Diploma 61 $12,933 $2,680 $15,613
Accounting Clerk - Diploma 30 $6,360 $1,497 $7,857
Business Management - AAS 60 $12,721 $2,029 $14,750
Business Transfer Pathway- AS 60 $12,721 $2,029 $14,750
Computer Programming - AAS 60 $12,721 $1,750 $14,471
Culinary Arts - AAS 66 $13,993 $2,420 $16,413
Culinary Arts - Diploma 30 $6,360 $780 $7,140
Education - Early Childhood - AAS 60 $12,721 $1,630 $14,351
Education - Early Childhood - Diploma 34 $7,208 $905 $8,113
Education - Early Childhood - Certificate 18 $3,816 $500 $4,316
Education - Elementary Education Foundations Pathway - AS 60 $12,721 $1,630 $14,351
Education - Special Education Pathway - AS 60 $12,721 $1,630 $14,351
Applications of Farm Business Management - Certificate 30 $5,958 $0 $5,958
Essentials of Farm Business Management - Certificate 30 $5,958 $0 $5,958
Farm Business Management- Advanced - Certificate 30 $5,958 $0 $5,958
Finance - AAS 60 $12,721 $3,140 $15,861
Finance - Diploma 54 $11,449 $3,140 $14,589
Information Technology - Cyber Security - AAS 60 $12,721 $1,550 $14,271
Information Technology - Network Administration - AAS 60 $12,721 $1,550 $14,271
Marketing and Design - AAS 60 $12,721 $1,350 $14,071
Marketing and Design - Diploma 33 $6,996 $540 $7,536
Marketing Sales Management - AAS 60 $12,721 $1,500 $14,221
Marketing Sales Management - Diploma 51 $10,813 $1,500 $12,313
Marketing Sales Management Associate - Diploma 31 $6,572 $1,500 $8,072

 

  Number
of Credits
Tuition
& Fees
Books, Supplies
& Materials
Estimated Cost
for Program
Architectural Construction Technology - AAS 61 $12,933 $3,329 $16,262
Architectural Construction Technology - Diploma 52 $11,025 $3,029 $14,054
Carpentry - Diploma 33 $6,996 $2,449 $9,445
Electrical Construction - AAS 81 $17,173 $2,535 $19,708
Electrical Construction - Diploma 72 $15,265 $2,315 $15,715
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Commercial - AAS 72 $15,265 $2,605 $17,870
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Commercial - Diploma 66 $13,993 $2,405 $16,398
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Residential - Diploma 35 $7,420 $2,185 $9,605
Land Surveying/Civil Engineering - AAS 70 $14,841 $3,789 $18,630
Land Surveying/Civil Engineering - Diploma 63 $13,357 $3,514 $16,871
Plumbing, Shop Management - AAS 60 $12,721 $2,120 $14,841
Plumbing - Diploma 37 $7,844 $1,650 $9,494
Water Environment Technologies - AAS 62 $13,145 $2,090 $15,235
Water Environment Technologies - Diploma 50 $10,600 $1,630 $12,230

 

  Number
of Credits
Tuition
& Fees
Books, Supplies
& Materials
Estimated Cost
for Program
*Cardiovascular Technology - AAS 60 $14,380 $4,419 $18,799
*Dental Assistant - AAS 60 $14,380 $2,940 $17,320
*Dental Assistant - Diploma 53 $12,702 $2,940 $15,642
*Dental Hygiene - AAS 81 $19,412 $8,044 $27,456
Health Information Technology - AAS 64 $13,985 $3,054 $17,039
Health Information Technology - Medical Coding - Diploma 44 $9,614 $1,900 $11,514
*Nursing (A.D.N) 64 $17,348 $3,090 $20,438
*Paramedicine - AAS 60 $14,380 $1,565 $15,945
*Practical Nursing - Diploma 40 $9,586 $3,535 $13,121
*Sonography - Generalist - AAS 70 $16,776 $7,075 $23,851
*Surgical Technology - AAS 60 $14,380 $3,828 $18,208

 

 

*Total tuition (Per credit + Fees) for the following programs: Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedicine, Practical Nursing, Sonography & Surgical Technology are at a higher rate for MN at $239.66. ADN is at $271.06. Online courses are $218.51. All other programs are $212.01

 

  Number
of Credits
Tuition
& Fees
Books, Supplies
& Materials
Estimated Cost
for Program
Mechanical Design Engineering Technology - AAS 68 $14,417 $5,015 $19,432
Mechanical Design Engineering Technology - Diploma 60 $12,721 $4,540 $17,261
CNC and Advanced Machining - AAS 60 $12,721 $4,865 $17,586
CNC and Advanced Machining - Diploma 54 $11,449 $4,660 $16,109
Energy Technical Specialist - AAS 60 $12,721 $4,440 $17,161
Instrumentation and Process Control - AAS 60 $12,721 $4,660 $17,381
Mechatronics - AAS 60 $12,721 $4,440 $17,161
Mechatronics - Certificate 30 $6,360 $3,650 $10,010
Robotics and Automation Technology - AAS 60 $12,721 $4,440 $17,161
Welding/Fabrication - Diploma 37 $7,844 $2,456 $10,300

 

  Number
of Credits
Tuition
& Fees
Books, Supplies
& Materials
Estimated Cost
for Program
Auto Body Collision Technology - Diploma 34 $7,208 $5,100 $12,308
Automotives Service Technician - AAS 72 $15,265 $6,785 $22,050
Automotives Service Technician - Diploma 67 $14,205 $6,385 $20,590
Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - AAS 72 $15,265 $5,980 $21,245
Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - Diploma 63 $13,357 $5,880 $19,237

 

*Total tuition (Per credit + Fees) for the following programs: Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedicine, Practical Nursing, Sonography & Surgical Technology are at a higher rate for MN at $239.66. ADN is at $271.06. Online courses are $218.51. All other programs are $212.01.

These are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance used for Financial Aid Calculation

The following annual cost of attendance is based on students taking 30 credits per academic year in a standard cost program.

  Full Time 3/4 Time Half Time
Tuition and Fees: $6,360 $4,770 $3,180
Estimated Housing: $6,390 $6,390 $6,390
Estimated Food: $3,290 $3,290 $3,290
Estimated Books and Supplies: $1,300 $975 $650
Estimated Transportation: $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Estimated Personal Expenses: $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
TOTAL Cost Est: $21,540 $19,625 $17,710

The following annual cost of attendance is based on students taking 30 credits per school year in an online program.

  Full Time 3/4 Time Half Time
Tuition and Fees: $6,555 $4,917 $3,278
Estimated Housing: $6,390 $6,390 $6,390
Estimated Food: $3,290 $3,290 $3,290
Estimated Books and Supplies: $1,300 $975 $650
Estimated Transportation: $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Estimated Personal Expenses: $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
TOTAL Cost Est: $21,735 $19,772 $17,808

The following annual cost of attendance is based on students taking 30 credits per school year in a health care program.

  Full Time 3/4 Time Half Time
Tuition and Fees: $7,190 $5,391 $3,594
Estimated Housing: $6,390 $6,390 $6,390
Estimated Food: $3,290 $3,290 $3,290
Estimated Books and Supplies: $1,300 $975 $650
Estimated Transportation: $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Estimated Personal Expenses: $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
TOTAL Cost Est: $22,370 $20,246 $18,124

The following annual cost of attendance is based on students taking 30 credits per school year in the Nursing A.D.N. Mobility program.

  Full Time 3/4 Time Half Time
Tuition and Fees: $8,132 $6,099 $4,066
Estimated Housing: $6,390 $6,390 $6,390
Estimated Food $3,290 $3,290 $3,290
Estimated Books and Supplies: $1,300 $975 $650
Estimated Transportation: $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Estimated Personal Expenses: $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
TOTAL Cost Est: $23,312 $20,954 $18,596
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