Riverland Community College
Categories
Education
Hours:
Riverland offers classes, days, evenings and weelkends
Driving Directions:
Located at 1900 8th Ave NW in Austin, MN. From I-90, take Exit 178 and follow Oakland Ave W, then turn north on 8th Ave NW. Main campus buildings and parking available on site.
About Us
Riverland Community College is a public two-year college serving southeastern Minnesota with campuses in Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna. The Austin campus offers a wide range of academic programs, career training, and transfer pathways designed to help students build skills for immediate employment or continue toward a four-year degree.
Programs include liberal arts and sciences, business, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, agriculture, and skilled trades. Students can earn associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates, with many options designed for seamless transfer to Minnesota State universities and other four-year institutions.
The college is focused on affordable, accessible education with flexible learning options including in-person, hybrid, and online courses. Support services such as academic advising, tutoring, career counseling, and financial aid assistance help students succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Riverland also partners with local employers and industries to provide hands-on training, internships, and workforce development opportunities, ensuring students gain practical experience aligned with regional job markets.
The Austin campus serves as a central hub for education and training in the region, supporting students of all ages—from recent high school graduates to adult learners seeking career changes or advancement.
