Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN · Public · Visit Website

Hennepin Technical College provides hands-on training for high-demand careers, with programs such as Electromechanical Instrumentation, HVAC, Precision Metal Working, and Vehicle Maintenance. The college emphasizes practical experience, utilizing updated technologies and clinical internships in programs like healthcare. Hennepin Tech also connects students with employers through career fairs, internships, and a job search platform called Handshake.

Programs Analyzed
12
Avg Grad Earnings
$50,775/yr
Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68/100
Tuition
$5,881/yr

Quick Facts About Hennepin Tech

Location & setting

Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, MN with approximately 2,827 students enrolled. Verify current programs and admissions details on the official school website.

Programs analyzed

This page covers 12 trade and vocational programs at Hennepin Tech, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. The average score across these programs is 68/100.

Earnings outlook

Graduates from Hennepin Tech's trade programs earn approximately $50,775/year on average one year after completion, based on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard data.

Tuition profile

Annual tuition runs $5,881/year. Tuition figures reflect the most recent College Scorecard release; check the school directly for current pricing and financial-aid options.

All Programs at Hennepin Technical College

12 trade programs at Hennepin 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 10yr ROI AI Risk Job Market
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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87 $56,699/yr $5,329 119.7x Moderate Very Large
480 openings/yr
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
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78 $43,470/yr 98.1x Low Very Large
258 openings/yr
IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
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74 $46,775/yr $17,213 55.8x Very High Very Large
386 openings/yr
Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working
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71 $52,456/yr 100.2x Low Very Large
164 openings/yr
Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
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71 $42,294/yr $11,129 82.3x Low Very Large
214 openings/yr
HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
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67 $65,592/yr $14,751 65.7x Low Large
40 openings/yr
Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
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66 $71,199/yr $15,350 70.6x Moderate Medium
26 openings/yr
Plumbing
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services
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66 $40,030/yr 67.1x Low Very Large
125 openings/yr
Dental Assisting
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
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60 $47,901/yr 36.7x Moderate Large
99 openings/yr
Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
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60 $37,273/yr 30.7x Moderate Very Large
252 openings/yr
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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58 $56,073/yr 47.1x High Medium
24 openings/yr
Drafting & Design Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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53 $49,539/yr 46.8x High Medium
16 openings/yr

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 12 trade and vocational programs at Hennepin 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.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections). Last updated 2026.