Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, Minnesota · Public · 2,168 undergraduates
Of 19 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,549 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,835 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,371 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,517 |
| $110k and up | $18,089 |
| All families (average) | $13,548 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,977 | +$15,142 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $82,544 | +$44,709 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $60,744 | +$22,909 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,643 | +$21,808 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,903 | +$15,068 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $53,631 | +$15,796 | clears the bar | $18,599 | 1.2 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $89,494 | +$51,659 | clears the bar | $10,156 | 0.2 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,340 | +$24,505 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,355 | +$3,520 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,981 | +$17,146 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $46,455 | +$8,620 | clears the bar | $16,325 | 1.9 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $89,205 | +$51,370 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $53,196 | +$15,361 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $36,866 | -$969 | falls short | $10,295 | n/a |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $62,459 | +$24,624 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 58% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.