C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Minneapolis Community and Technical College campus, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Community and Technical College campus, Minneapolis, MN. Photo: Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 17%
Outcomes
D
37/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
D
39/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,269
Total Enrollment
17%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$13,115
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Minneapolis Community and Technical College ▼

50% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$207,594
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,440
1-Year Change
+4.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,086
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,872
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,954
Median debt at graduation
19.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 70th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$59,441$101,982+75%#1 of 176#1—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$56,191$87,786+51%#1 of 39#1$20,000
Computer Programming$55,069$87,708+51%#1 of 54#5$18,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$61,817$79,962-1%#487 of 962#755$21,000
Computer Software and Media Applications$38,262$68,249+64%#3 of 39#4—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$61,637-6%#354 of 560#472—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$39,603$61,368+12%#20 of 117#46$17,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$50,959$59,022+26%#33 of 426#75$24,496
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—$58,236+43%#3 of 58#3$35,170
Business Administration, Management and Operations$28,878$51,520+6%#201 of 547#272$14,130
Accounting and Related Services$34,808$51,345+8%#85 of 225#120$15,867
Precision Metal Working$44,635$51,059-10%#53 of 66#54—
Human Services$29,762$48,973+24%#3 of 65#11$29,928
Design and Applied Arts$40,230$48,952+28%#5 of 90#11$12,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$47,644+29%#54 of 286#83—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,858$45,679+4%#299 of 947#496$14,733
Education—$44,566+7%#12 of 31#21—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services—$44,317+30%#4 of 93#7$25,500
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians—$43,668+22%#3 of 26#4—
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$21,172$41,654+26%#2 of 13#3—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Minneapolis Community and Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $207,594
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,440/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55454 (9.4% cap, Minneapolis)

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🏆 Where Minneapolis Community and Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#21
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,264 $5,264

Financial Aid

82%
Receive Any Aid
65%
Receive Pell Grants
17%
Take Out Loans
$13,115
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,634
$30,001 - $48,000$12,759
$48,001 - $75,000$14,111
$75,001 - $110,000$15,709
$110,001+$18,264

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 354 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 110 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 108 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 83 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 83 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 53 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 52 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 42 grads/yr Information Technology 41 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 39 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 37 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 31 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 30 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 29 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 25 grads/yr Apparel and Textile Manufacture 22 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 21 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Minneapolis Community and Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Web and digital interface designers
$98k/yr 128,900 jobs
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs
Commercial and industrial designers
$79k/yr 30,600 jobs
Set and exhibit designers
$66k/yr 31,300 jobs
Designers, all other
$66k/yr 28,600 jobs
Graphic designers
$61k/yr 265,900 jobs

Student Demographics

6,269
Total Students
57%
Women
47%
Traditional Age (18-24)
50%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Hispanic 13%
Black 35%
Asian 6%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 50%
With Family 50%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,135 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 36%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%
25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Minneapolis Community and Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College?
Tuition at Minneapolis Community and Technical College is $5,264 for in-state students and $5,264 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,115.
What is the graduation rate at Minneapolis Community and Technical College?
The graduation rate at Minneapolis Community and Technical College is 17%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Minneapolis Community and Technical College a good school?
Minneapolis Community and Technical College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College?
Minneapolis Community and Technical College has a total enrollment of 6,269 students.
Is there rental demand near Minneapolis Community and Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 50% of students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,135 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Minneapolis area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology