Hennepin Technical College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Hennepin Technical College at a glance

• 3,157

  students enrolled

• 1,587

  degrees and certificates a year

• 42%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,272

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,341

• $46,905

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,460

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Hennepin Technical College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hennepin County, where the college is.

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• 2,250

  open professional jobs

• 200

  entry level

  18 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  210 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Hennepin County

  2026-08 · up 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $96,339

  median household income

  Hennepin County

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering technologies, health professions, security & protective services, which lead to engineering (421 open), operations (270 open), clinical (49 open), security (25 open).

Hiring most: Unitedhealth Group (180), LHC Group (68), Mortenson (54), UnitedHealth Group (46), U.S. Bank (44), General Dynamics Mission Systems (36), Graco (30), George Konik Associates (29).

What they hire for: Engineering (421), Finance (372), Operations (270), Sales (229), Data & Analytics (172), Human Resources (129). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Hennepin - Carver Workforce Development Board, Minneapolis Workforce Development Board.

• CareerForce in BloomingtonBloomington · 952-703-7730 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Brooklyn CenterBrooklyn Center · 763-279-4400 · M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Minneapolis NorthMinneapolis · 612-299-7200 · M - F 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Minneapolis SouthMinneapolis · 651-539-4410 · M- F 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Minnesota

• St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud · 3,113 students
• Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester · 3,365 students
• Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls · 2,942 students
• North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park · 3,451 students
• Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul · 3,813 students
• Lake Superior CollegeDuluth · 2,471 students

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Common questions

How big is Hennepin Technical College?

Hennepin Technical College enrolls about 3,157 students and is a public 2-year institution in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It awards about 1,587 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Hennepin Technical College?

42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Hennepin Technical College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,905 six years after entry and $49,460 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Hennepin Technical College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Hennepin Technical College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Hennepin Technical College?

2,250 open professional jobs are listed in Hennepin County, 200 of them entry level and 18 saying no experience is needed. Unitedhealth Group has the most openings.