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Certificate (1-2 years)-19% vs national median68 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at Hennepin Technical College

Ranked 28th of 28 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,336
middle 50%: $23,929 – $36,412
Median · 5 years out
$32,393
middle 50%: $25,157 – $43,722
Median · 10 years out
$47,574
middle 50%: $32,743 – $71,605

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Hennepin Technical College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields earn a median $29,336 one year after graduating, rising to $47,574 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $39,842 for this field, ranking 28th of 28 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
11.8 yrs
≈ $14,748 total interest

Same major at other universities

Rochester Community and Technical College
$37,092 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$37,041 · 5 yrs out
Kirkwood Community College
$35,167 · 5 yrs out
Central Lakes College
$33,710 · 5 yrs out
Niagara County Community College
$32,883 · 5 yrs out
Western Iowa Tech Community College
$32,523 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Hennepin Technical College

Computer Software and Media Applications (Certificate)
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Certificate)
$88,109 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$85,997 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$84,761 · 5 yrs out
Computer Programming (Associate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$80,540 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,819 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$77,603 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$77,316 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$76,944 · 5 yrs out

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