Certificate (2-4 years)52 grads tracked
Woodworking at Hennepin Technical College
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Woodworking by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,239
middle 50%: $24,019 – $39,842
Median · 5 years out
$45,075
middle 50%: $33,046 – $55,287
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Woodworking (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Hennepin Technical College's certificate (2-4 years) program in Woodworking earn a median $33,239 one year after graduating, rising to $45,075 by year five. Figures are based on 52 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
9.8 yrs
≈ $11,323 total interest
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