DCTC Student Outcomes

  • 2 Year
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 2.0 1 review
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

31% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,000 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Dakota County Technical College
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $36,000 per year
after 7 years $34,300 per year
after 8 years $38,400 per year
after 9 years $36,600 per year
after 10 years $40,000 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Dakota County Technical College students who are working and no longer in school is $40,000, which is 17% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$10,770

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

42%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$111 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

54% vs. 47% national average

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Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Dakota County Technical College often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173416.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026