Hennepin Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,157 students.
About This School
Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota with approximately 3,157 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,272 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $39,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hennepin Technical College is a public technical school with two campuses in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, career-focused path — the median debt at graduation is just $9,500, which is impressively manageable. However, median earnings of $39,500 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense for students pursuing specific technical trades where local demand and job placement matter more than salary ceiling. If you're eyeing a program tied to a clear career goal in the Minneapolis metro area, the low cost and practical focus are real advantages; if you're undecided or hoping for high earnings growth, you may want to weigh other options.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Hennepin Technical College graduates earn most above the national rate in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) ($86,733 vs $58,236 nationally), and most below it in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($48,044 vs $61,982).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 62 | $58,421 | $54,726 | +$3,695 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 52 | $71,193 | $58,424 | +$12,769 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 35 | $81,645 | $73,046 | +$8,599 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $63,030 | $55,895 | +$7,135 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 28 | $83,148 | $66,570 | +$16,578 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 27 | $86,733 | $58,236 | +$28,497 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 26 | $48,044 | $61,982 | −$13,938 |
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | $76,020 | $56,451 | +$19,569 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 18 | $73,260 | $73,593 | −$333 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | $57,519 | $50,491 | +$7,028 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 17 | $58,915 | $62,755 | −$3,840 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | $59,204 | $47,660 | +$11,544 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,157 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hennepin Technical College cost?
The average net price at Hennepin Technical College is about $10,272 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Hennepin Technical College?
Hennepin Technical College has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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