Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians at Northland Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Community and Technical College | $61,864* | $63,248 | $16,465* | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | $71,199* | $69,907 | $16,465* | 0.23 |
| Dakota County Technical College | $69,044* | $71,917 | —* | — |
| 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 | —* | — |
| 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 |
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $6,419 | $69,044 | — |
| 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 | — |
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 Northland Community and Technical College, approximately 22% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in MN. Actual outcomes may vary.