Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, Hennepin Technical College offers 166 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 20 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 1,627 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Hennepin Technical. 1,153 students completed certificate programs and 474 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Hennepin Technical. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's588474 295179
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate1NOT OFFERED111 2091
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate528629 461168
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate554413 305108

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Hennepin Technical College.

At the school, the Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the most completers of 203 and the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology 2-Years Certificate program has the second most completers of 111 students.

Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1111083
Dental Assisting/Assistant63261
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician554510
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician49463
Plumbing Technology/Plumber40391
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician39381
Carpentry/Carpenter33285
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training13211
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician12111
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician1010-
Popular Associate Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Dental Assisting/Assistant46244
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician37361
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance35287
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology31301
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician22211
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician20191
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD18711
Network and System Administration/Administrator16133
Digital Arts1569
Criminal Justice/Police Science1414-
Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1112091
Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Criminal Justice/Police Science20314360
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician76742
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician54468
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician47443
Plumbing Technology/Plumber41401
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician402713
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)381919
Carpentry/Carpenter37325
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist35305
Welding Technology/Welder34295

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Greenhouse Operations and Management1 4 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 13 NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and Management4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Urban ForestryNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming, Specific Applications3 12 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Modeling, Virtual Environments and SimulationNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance5 35 NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist1 10 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef16 8 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician39 37 NOT OFFERED
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Quality Control Technology/Technician4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician55 10 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician2 9 NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 18ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant3ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Data Analytics, GeneralNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)2 10 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Police Science203 14 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 20 NOT OFFERED
Fire Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire/Arson Investigation and PreventionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Carpentry/Carpenter33 7 NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance6 0 NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber40 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology111 31 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician5 9 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician49 22 NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician12 2 NOT OFFERED
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician10 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Tool and Die Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist5 14 NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork8 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Digital ArtsNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management (other)NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant63 46 NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward ClerkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant6 4 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)38 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training13 11 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide111 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant63 46 NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward ClerkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant6 4 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)38 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training13 11 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide111 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management16 8 NOT OFFERED
Project Management1ONLINE 0 NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies8 2 NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED

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