Minneapolis Community and Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Minnesota residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 5,268 students.
About This School
Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota with approximately 5,268 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,812 per year. The graduation rate is 18%, and the typical graduate earns $37,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Minneapolis College is a public community college in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has one of the most diverse student populations in the state and enrolls nearly 11,100 credit students annually. Minneapolis College is part of Minnesota State, which offers two-year associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education — at $13,235/year after aid and a median debt of just $10,500, the financial risk is relatively low. That said, median earnings of $37,700 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a specific technical career rather than a standalone credential for high earning potential.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% 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.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College graduates earn most above the national rate in Computer Programming ($87,708 vs $58,070 nationally), and most below it in Precision Metal Working ($51,059 vs $56,451).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 300 | $45,679 | $44,125 | +$1,554 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 94 | $79,962 | $80,813 | −$851 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 37 | $61,368 | $54,726 | +$6,642 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 29 | $48,952 | $38,127 | +$10,825 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 27 | $58,236 | $40,734 | +$17,502 |
| Computer Programming | 23 | $87,708 | $58,070 | +$29,638 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 20 | $41,654 | $33,186 | +$8,468 |
| Human Services, General | 15 | $48,973 | $39,422 | +$9,551 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15 | $68,249 | $41,737 | +$26,512 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 15 | $87,786 | $58,236 | +$29,550 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 12 | $51,345 | $47,660 | +$3,685 |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | $51,059 | $56,451 | −$5,392 |
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?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (5,268 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1779
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Minneapolis Community and Technical College cost?
The average net price at Minneapolis Community and Technical College is about $13,812 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 Minneapolis Community and Technical College?
Minneapolis Community and Technical College has a graduation rate of 18%, 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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