Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Rochester, Minnesota, within a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 6,080 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 26% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023).

Rochester Community and Technical College offers a wide variety of technical and health programs. Certificate programs include CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Building/Property Maintenance, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).

Rochester is home to the Mayo Clinic and serves as a major regional healthcare hub in southeastern Minnesota. The college's health-focused and technical program mix reflects the workforce demands of this medically oriented community, providing students with relevant credentials for local employment.