Hennepin Technical College
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
87 | $56,699/yr | $5,329 |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare across schools → |
78 | $43,470/yr | — |
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IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools → |
74 | $46,775/yr | $17,213 |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare across schools → |
71 | $52,456/yr | — |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare across schools → |
71 | $42,294/yr | $11,129 |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare across schools → |
67 | $65,592/yr | $14,751 |
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Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
66 | $71,199/yr | $15,350 |
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Plumbing
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Compare across schools → |
66 | $40,030/yr | — |
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Dental Assisting
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
60 | $47,901/yr | — |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare across schools → |
60 | $37,273/yr | — |
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Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
58 | $56,073/yr | — |
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Drafting & Design Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
53 | $49,539/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.