At a glance
Average net price
$13,548
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,168
In-state tuition
$6,679
Out-of-state tuition
$6,679
Cost of attendance
$18,552
Median earnings (10y)
$51,938
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (41%), health (23%), business (18%).
- STEM8%
- Health23%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences3%
- Trades & services41%
- Health professions23.0%~499 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business18.1%~392 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair16.0%~347 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Construction trades12.0%~261 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~133 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~115 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture5.2%~112 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.5%~97 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.3%~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education1.1%~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 200 | $41,086 | $14,010 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 127 | $44,355 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 112 | $40,625 | $5,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 110 | $47,542 | $12,947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 81 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 72 | $51,251 | $11,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 70 | $52,869 | $18,649 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 66 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 57 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 52 | — | $18,255 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | $11,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 37 | $56,957 | $12,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate's | 31 | — | $12,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 31 | $48,125 | $21,469 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 30 | $40,099 | $11,000 |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 29 | $46,413 | $15,327 |
| Food Science and Technology. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | $43,326 | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | $49,357 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 19 | $32,524 | — |
| Construction Management. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 13 | $51,224 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Dakota County Technical College
Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized institution located in Rosemount, Minnesota, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 2,168 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Dakota County Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,548 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $6,679 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $18,552 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.7%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,938 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Dakota County Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (41% of credentials), health (23% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Rosemount, Minnesota (rural), Dakota County Technical College draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Dakota County Technical College
Q.How much does Dakota County Technical College cost?
The average net price at Dakota County Technical College is $13,548 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $18,552.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Dakota County Technical College?
Dakota County Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Dakota County Technical College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Dakota County Technical College graduate earns $51,938 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Dakota County Technical College?
Published tuition is $6,679 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Dakota County Technical College located?
Dakota County Technical College is located in Rosemount, Minnesota (ZIP 55068).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Dakota County Technical College at their official website.