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Anoka Technical College

Anoka, Minnesota · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,684 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$16,953
cheaper than 14% of comparable schools
Completion rate
43.5%
Median debt at completion
$11,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$47,746
earns ~$2,816.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Anoka Technical College is a public school in Anoka, MN that mainly awards certificates. It serves 1,684 students with programs ranging from precision metal working to allied health diagnostics. The U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard reports typical earnings and costs for these fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $16,953, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $11,000. A completion rate of 43.5% reflects that many students at this public institution transfer out rather than failing. Graduates typically see median earnings of $47,746 ten years after entry, though specific program earnings vary significantly.

Net price is 34% above the Minnesota median ($12,677) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 24% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$52,941
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$49,996
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$44,384
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$42,682
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$34,704
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$34,603
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 36 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$46,087
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$43,054
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$38,289
Legal Support Servicesassociate degree$37,748
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$36,848
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$36,488
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Processingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Processingassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Precision Metal Working and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Practical Nursing, and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
What do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?
The median earnings two years after completion for Precision Metal Working graduates are reported at $52,941 for the associate degree and $42,682 for the undergraduate certificate.
How many students finish their training here?
The reported completion rate is 43.5%. As a public community college, this rate may undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions after earning a certificate or associate degree.
Is Anoka Technical College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Anoka, MN.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $11,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $16,953. Do not compare total debt to the annual net price directly, as they measure different financial periods.

Other options in Minnesota

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeAlexandria$13,69163.8%$49,393
Riverland Community CollegeAustin$7,42742%$45,247
Northwest Technical CollegeBemidji$10,99645.2%$42,930
Central Lakes College-BrainerdBrainerd$13,86942.3%$42,162
Lake Superior CollegeDuluth$15,49241.2%$46,449
Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls$12,55640.5%$45,591
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 172954. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.