Median Earnings (1yr)
$40,030
64th percentile (40th in MN)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Hennepin Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Hennepin Technical College graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 64th percentile of all plumbing certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Plumbing certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Hennepin Technical College$40,030
St Cloud Technical and Community College$44,240
National Median$35,252$9,5000.27

Other Plumbing Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
St Cloud Technical and Community College
Saint Cloud
$4,957$44,240

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 Hennepin Technical College, approximately 26% 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 20 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.