Hennepin Technical College
Public in Brooklyn Park, MN. 24 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, carpentry and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 18 | $68,632 | $13,954 | $159 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 27 | $64,476 | $11,217 | $127 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 98 | $64,415 | $14,750 | $168 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 52 | $62,660 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 63 | $61,733 | $23,250 | $264 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 29 | $60,479 | $13,500 | $153 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 17 | $58,617 | $25,315 | $288 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 112 | $57,081 | $10,500 | $119 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 40 | $51,613 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 132 | $51,440 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $50,735 | $10,347 | $118 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 7 | $40,559 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 55 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 48 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $60,479 one year out, 18% above the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $57,081 one year out, 35% above the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $64,476 one year out, 40% above the national median for HVAC associate degree programs ($46,090).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $51,440 one year out, 22% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- North Hennepin Community College (Brooklyn Park, MN), about 1 miles away
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College (Coon Rapids, MN), about 6 miles away
- Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park (Spring Lake Park, MN), about 7 miles away
- PCI Academy-Plymouth (Plymouth, MN), about 7 miles away
- Anoka Technical College (Anoka, MN), about 8 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.