Hennepin Technical College
Public certificate school in Brooklyn Park, MN that costs an average of $16,180 a year after financial aid and graduates 52% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$16,180
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,061
PublicLarge suburb3,157 undergraduates
Cost of Hennepin Technical College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,718 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,069 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $16,180 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $13,539 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,718 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,203 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,434 |
| $110,001+ | $22,011 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Hennepin Technical College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 52% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $54,127 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,061 |
| Rank in Minnesota (earnings) | 2nd of 21 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,984 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 32% |
| Students with federal loans | 18% |
Majors and programs at Hennepin Technical College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 340 | $69,121 | $5,041 |
| Precision Metal Working | 187 | $64,415 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 103 | $61,733 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 239 | $57,081 | $8,250 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 94 | $51,613 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 295 | $51,440 | $12,000 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 77 | $41,954 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 16 | $40,559 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 38 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 47 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 21 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 2 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 18 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Carpenters | 123 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 29 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 47 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 122 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 125 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 184 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 13 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 43 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 32 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 105 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $79,459 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 30 | $77,661 | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 68 | $72,580 | $14,898 |
| Precision Metal Working | 44 | $68,632 | $11,033 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 56 | $64,476 | $11,435 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 95 | $62,660 | $12,000 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 54 | $60,479 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 30 | $58,617 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 | $51,599 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 122 | $51,370 | $20,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 20 | $50,937 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 68 | $50,735 | $9,500 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 39 | $31,876 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 36 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 5 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 43 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 22 | — | — |
| Forestry | 5 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 9 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Minnesota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul | $17,954 | — | $45,627 |
| Riverland Community College | Austin | $14,434 | — | $48,355 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis | $18,418 | — | $45,295 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls | $11,331 | — | $45,979 |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka | $19,607 | — | $53,752 |
| Century College | White Bear Lake | $14,725 | — | $52,512 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona | $17,842 | — | $49,022 |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji | $11,886 | — | $47,270 |
About Hennepin Technical College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Brooklyn Park, MN |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 3,157 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | hennepintech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hennepin Technical College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,718 a year (tuition and fees: $7,069). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,180 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,539.
How much do Hennepin Technical College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $57,061 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 21 similar colleges in Minnesota.
What is Hennepin Technical College's graduation rate?
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.