Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians at Dakota County Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Dakota County Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Dakota County Technical College graduates earn $69k, placing them in the 88th percentile of all electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College | $69,044 | $71,917 | — | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | $71,199 | $69,907 | $16,465 | 0.23 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | $63,348 | $65,696 | $17,148 | 0.27 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | $62,790 | $70,895 | $14,604 | 0.23 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | $60,937 | $66,395 | — | — |
| Ridgewater College | $58,968 | $73,847 | $17,196 | 0.29 |
| National Median | $58,261 | — | $13,084 | 0.22 |
Other Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $5,881 | $71,199 | $16,465 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $4,957 | $63,348 | $17,148 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis | $25,659 | $62,790 | $14,604 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd | $6,209 | $60,937 | — |
| Ridgewater College Willmar | $6,109 | $58,968 | $17,196 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dakota County Technical College, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.