by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Hennepin Technical College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Hennepin Technical College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,482 undergraduate (3,482 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Hennepin Technical College.
Among Hennepin Technical College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | $67,613 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $49,298 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $45,957 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $43,921 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $41,843 |
The majors at Hennepin Technical College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,741 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. · Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician. · Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician. · Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician. |
206 | $38,185 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
156 | $67,613 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
123 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. |
92 | $43,921 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician. |
88 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician. · Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
34 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
23 | NA |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Quality Control Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
190 | $45,957 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. · Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
25 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
96 | $41,843 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
53 | $40,897 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance). · Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
35 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. |
15 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk. · Medical Reception/Receptionist. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
12 | $30,930 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. · Welding Technology/Welder. · Tool and Die Technology/Technician. |
115 | $49,298 |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
69 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
85 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
34 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Computer Support Specialist. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
72 | $40,649 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
11 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 4 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. |
48 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
23 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
8 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
5 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 3 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Meeting and Event Planning. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Landscaping and Groundskeeping. · Greenhouse Operations and Management. · Plant Nursery Operations and Management. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. · Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
26 | $25,955 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
11 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
1 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. · Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
12 | $31,137 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
4 | $40,665 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry. ↳ Urban Forestry. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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