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.
Programs Analyzed
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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
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87 | $56,699/yr | $5,329 |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → Compare in MN → |
78 | $43,470/yr | — |
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IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare nationwide → Compare in MN → |
74 | $46,775/yr | $17,213 |
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Welding & Metalworking
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71 | $52,456/yr | — |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in MN → |
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 nationwide → Compare in MN → |
67 | $65,592/yr | $14,751 |
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Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in MN → |
66 | $71,199/yr | $15,350 |
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Plumbing
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Compare nationwide → |
66 | $40,030/yr | — |
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Dental Assisting
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in MN → |
60 | $47,901/yr | — |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in MN → |
60 | $37,273/yr | — |
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Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
58 | $56,073/yr | — |
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Drafting & Design Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in MN → |
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.
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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.