Anoka Technical College
Anoka Technical College offers over 70 hands-on career programs, with a strong focus on job placement and connections with area employers. Many programs boast up to 100% placement rates, and the college provides resources like Handshake to connect students with local and national job opportunities. The school emphasizes practical, skills-based training from industry experts, and it offers flexible learning options including day, evening, and part-time schedules. Unlike some broader community colleges, Anoka Tech's programs are career-focused and require fewer general education classes, allowing students to concentrate directly on their chosen trade.
Quick Facts About Anoka Tech
Location & setting
Anoka Technical College is a public institution located in Anoka, MN with approximately 1,522 students enrolled. Verify current programs and admissions details on the official school website.
Programs analyzed
This page covers 7 trade and vocational programs at Anoka Tech, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. The average score across these programs is 70/100.
Earnings outlook
Graduates from Anoka Tech's trade programs earn approximately $46,568/year on average one year after completion, based on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard data.
Tuition profile
Annual tuition runs $6,267/year. Tuition figures reflect the most recent College Scorecard release; check the school directly for current pricing and financial-aid options.
All Programs at Anoka Technical College
7 trade programs at Anoka Tech, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare across schools → |
77 | $43,686/yr | $12,000 |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare across schools → |
74 | $42,648/yr | $9,500 |
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Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools → |
71 | $44,570/yr | $24,000 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare across schools → |
71 | $41,583/yr | $14,750 |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare across schools → |
69 | $49,632/yr | $7,145 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
66 | $62,699/yr | $13,500 |
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Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
61 | $41,158/yr | $18,500 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 7 trade and vocational programs at Anoka Technical College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.