Certificate (2-4 years)0% vs national median389 grads tracked
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Minnesota North College
Ranked 11th of 25 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$44,165
middle 50%: $29,639 – $61,176
Median · 5 years out
$58,516
middle 50%: $37,156 – $88,299
Median · 10 years out
$67,967
middle 50%: $47,726 – $97,714
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Minnesota North College certificate holders in Mechanic and Repair Technologies earn $44k initially. Median salaries reach $68k by year ten.
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
7 yrs
≈ $7,969 total interest
Same major at other universities
Lane Community College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Dakota County Technical College
$62,119 · 5 yrs out
Riverland Community College
$60,696 · 5 yrs out
Linn-Benton Community College
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
$59,307 · 5 yrs out
Century College
$58,609 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
$58,298 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
$54,679 · 5 yrs out
Northland Community and Technical College
$53,243 · 5 yrs out
Pine Technical and Community College
$52,542 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Technical College - Bemidji
$52,435 · 5 yrs out
Alexandria Technical and Community College
$51,915 · 5 yrs out
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$75,964 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,958 · 5 yrs out
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$73,958 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$70,944 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$70,944 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Certificate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
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