What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, HVAC, Precision Metal Working, Electrical installation, Vehicle Maintenance, Electromechanical Technologies, and Drafting. It also offers an undergraduate certificate in Precision Metal Working plus 18 more programs beyond the trades.

What are the typical 2-year earnings for HVAC technicians?

Graduates of the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology program typically earn a median of $61,020 two years after completion.

How many students finish their degree at Dunwoody?

The reported completion rate is 63.9%. This figure includes all students who started, noting that completion rates for public community colleges often undercount those who transfer out.

Is Dunwoody a public or private school?

Dunwoody College of Technology is a private nonprofit school located in Minneapolis, MN.

How does student debt compare to the annual net price?

The median student debt at completion is $16,000. This is lower than the average annual net price of $26,939, but debt should be compared to earnings over a career rather than a single year's cost.

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Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota · private nonprofit · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,533 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$26,939

cheaper than 5% of comparable schools

Completion rate

63.9%

Median debt at completion

$16,000

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$61,511

earns ~$2,283.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Dunwoody College of Technology is a private nonprofit school in Minneapolis, MN, that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves 1,533 students with programs ranging from HVAC to vehicle repair. The U.S. Department of Education data shows typical earnings and costs for these trade paths.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $26,939, while the median student debt at completion is $16,000. The overall completion rate is reported at 63.9%, which means some students who started did not finish their degree. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are $61,511, though this varies significantly by specific program.

Net price is 113% above the Minnesota median ($12,677) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 60% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	$62,012
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	associate degree	$61,020
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	$50,320
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	associate degree	$43,922
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$41,308
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$40,896

Show all 20 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$54,252
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$54,109
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	associate degree	$48,823
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	associate degree	$48,198
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$48,041
Architectural Sciences and Technology	associate degree	$47,260
Computer Software and Media Applications	associate degree	$47,260
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	associate degree	not reported
Graphic Communications	associate degree	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Housing and Human Environments	associate degree	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	not reported
Construction Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Construction Management	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, HVAC, Precision Metal Working, Electrical installation, Vehicle Maintenance, Electromechanical Technologies, and Drafting. It also offers an undergraduate certificate in Precision Metal Working plus 18 more programs beyond the trades.
What are the typical 2-year earnings for HVAC technicians?: Graduates of the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology program typically earn a median of $61,020 two years after completion.
How many students finish their degree at Dunwoody?: The reported completion rate is 63.9%. This figure includes all students who started, noting that completion rates for public community colleges often undercount those who transfer out.
Is Dunwoody a public or private school?: Dunwoody College of Technology is a private nonprofit school located in Minneapolis, MN.
How does student debt compare to the annual net price?: The median student debt at completion is $16,000. This is lower than the average annual net price of $26,939, but debt should be compared to earnings over a career rather than a single year's cost.

Other options in Minnesota

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Alexandria Technical & Community College	Alexandria	$13,691	63.8%	$49,393
Anoka Technical College	Anoka	$16,953	43.5%	$47,746
Riverland Community College	Austin	$7,427	42%	$45,247
Northwest Technical College	Bemidji	$10,996	45.2%	$42,930
Central Lakes College-Brainerd	Brainerd	$13,869	42.3%	$42,162
Lake Superior College	Duluth	$15,492	41.2%	$46,449

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 175227. 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.