Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians at Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN · Associate's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Dakota County Technical College graduates in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dakota County Technical College Compares for Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
All 31 colleges reporting heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN | $89,205 | $85,210 | #9 | $67,618 |
| 2 | Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY | $88,996 | $100,770 | #1 | $64,355 |
| 3 | Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY | $85,274 | $96,556 | #2 | $52,193 |
| 4 | South Georgia Technical College Americus, GA | $81,962 | $84,847 | #10 | $53,379 |
| 5 | State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO | $81,000 | $86,849 | #6 | $55,282 |
| 6 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA | $79,973 | $82,788 | #11 | $62,982 |
| 7 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $78,139 | $94,807 | #3 | $64,343 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $77,955 | $79,281 | #13 | $56,365 |
| 9 | Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY | $77,631 | $87,902 | #5 | $58,717 |
| 10 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown, KY | $75,769 | $85,793 | #8 | $65,535 |
Other Majors at Dakota County Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $88,817 | $69,044 | #7 of 60 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $82,544 | $53,566 | #16 of 52 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $62,459 | — | #15 of 39 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $61,512 | $49,173 | #18 of 117 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $60,744 | $51,116 | #72 of 176 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,631 | $45,143 | #155 of 547 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $53,196 | $45,418 | #198 of 237 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,455 | $37,289 | #156 of 225 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $40,772 | — | #347 of 476 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $36,866 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dakota County Technical College heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,618 one year after graduating and $89,205 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dakota County Technical College rank for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians?
Among 31 colleges reporting earnings for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians graduates, Dakota County Technical College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians at Dakota County Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians ($69,017), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.