Minnesota State University Mankato

Riverland Community College is a regional comprehensive community college that offers academic classes in liberal arts and career-technical higher education. It offers a variety of programs and associate degrees, diplomas and certificates that includes various technical programs that train students for jobs in 9 months. The college offers more than 50 career programs and over 30 transfer programs, including Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CERT), Nursing Program Pathway (RN) (AS), Industrial Maintenance and Mechanics (DIP) and Diesel Technology -- Commercial Vehicle (DIP). Located in Austin, Minn., Riverland Community College has a work force of nearly 350 staff members that include college and adjunct faculty and noninstructional personnel.

South Central College, with campuses in North Mankato and Faribault, Minn., is a technical college that has been providing academic education for more than 60 years. The college enrolls more than 5,200 students and offers full- and part-time courses. South Central College is approved by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college offers various associate degrees in arts and applied science, and diplomas and certificates. Additionally, South Central College offers scholarship to high school seniors and customized training and education in various fields, including business and industry training, technology and computer, safety and health with industry-savvy instructors. The college also offers a variety of online courses and on-campus child care, career counseling and academic support services.