Best Associate Degree Programs at Hennepin Technical College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Hennepin Technical College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree

Programs Analyzed

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$91,885

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$15,830

Cost of attendance

#	Major	20-Yr Net ROI	Median Salary	Annual Cost	Avg Debt
1	Precision Metal Working. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$537,020	$70,434	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
2	Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$504,252	$69,907	$15,830	$16,465	Full ROI →
3	Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). Grad rate: 38.1%	+$444,380	$67,152	$15,830	$20,000	Full ROI →
4	Engineering-Related Technologies. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$247,720	$55,969	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
5	Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$217,407	$55,550	$15,830	$16,246	Full ROI →
6	Business Administration, Management and Operations. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$171,820	$52,174	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
7	Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$142,242	$52,062	$15,830	$20,250	Full ROI →
8	Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$135,892	$51,795	$15,830	$20,998	Full ROI →
9	Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$125,680	$50,677	$15,830	$12,000	Full ROI →
10	Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. Grad rate: 38.1%	+$61,759	$48,337	$15,830	$24,682	Full ROI →
11	Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 38.1%	-$57,680	$40,699	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
12	Visual and Performing Arts, General. Grad rate: 38.1%	-$91,120	$39,027	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
13	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 38.1%	-$95,400	$38,813	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
14	Health and Medical Administrative Services. Grad rate: 38.1%	-$95,560	$38,805	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
15	Accounting and Related Services. Grad rate: 38.1%	-$152,720	$35,947	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
16	Culinary Arts and Related Services. Grad rate: 38.1%	-$224,700	$32,348	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →
17	Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. Grad rate: 38.1%	-$308,940	$28,136	$15,830	$0	Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.