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Hennepin Technical College

Hennepin Technical College

Hennepin Technical College is a two-year, co-educational, public college located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It was founded in 1972. The College grants admission to over 6,000 students every year.

The departments at Hennepin Technical College include the following:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Culinary Arts
  • Engineering Cad Technology
  • Graphic Design
  • Landscape/Horticulture
  • Machine Tool Technology
  • Professional Photography

Some of the successful alumni of HTC include Dorothy Pedersen, who now runs Nature’s Garden, LLC, a successful landscape designer firm, and Jenny Hanson, who now runs a successful graphic design business.

Overview of Hennepin Technical College

Hennepin is found in Brooklyn Park, MN. Brooklyn Park is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Hennepin.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Hennepin is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in media, landscaping and horticulture, engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Hennepin Selectivity

Hennepin accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Hennepin has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 5,582 in 2007 at the school. A large number of students at Hennepin are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hennepin Technical College's mission is to provide quality technical education needed for employment in an ever-changing global work environment."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hennepin

Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
General Phone: (952) 995-1300
http://www.hennepintech.edu

Hennepin Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine281nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant
Mechanics And Repair188HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, heavy truck tech, marine mechanic, motorcycle mechanic, small engine mechanics
Engineering Technician122hydraulics tech, electronics tech, CAD and design, manufacturing tech, architectural drafting, plastics engineering tech, computer systems tech, industrial tech
Office And Administration76general office occupations, administrative assistant
Production Trades74machinist, cabinetmaking, welding, tool and die tech
Medical Administration66health unit coordinator, medical secretary, medical receptionist, medical transcription
Medical Support And Technology58dental assistant
Construction Trades55carpentry, property management
Computer Science And Engineering52computer networking, web design, computer applications programming, database administration
Media42recording arts tech, printing press operation, photo and film tech, printing equipment operation, digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging
Security And Law Enforcement41fire protection tech, fire-fighting, fire services administration
Business And Management36accounting, accounting technology
Cooking And Culinary Arts34chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture33landscaping, floristry, greenhouse operations
Family And Social Work31child care management, public administration
Design22graphic design
Photography And Commercial Art19commercial photography
Real Estate And Construction Management15real estate

Number of programs and degrees for Hennepin in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree50032
Award of less than 1 academic year44233
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years29433
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years91

Hennepin Student Body

In 2007, Hennepin had a total enrollment of 5,582 students (3,352 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White67%
Black14%
Hispanic2%
Asian7%
American Indian1%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1915%
20-2114%
22-2414%
25-2915%
30-3411%
35-398%
40-4912%
50-646%
65+0%

Hennepin Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time34 %

Hennepin Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Hennepin Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,193
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,193
Books and supplies$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Hennepin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1049100)

Hennepin Faculty

Hennepin has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6946
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1311
Non-tenured and not on tenure track12

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year83$57,93459$56,610
All faculty totalacademic year83$57,93459$56,610

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hennepin Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

DESIGN
Graphic Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Printing Press Operator
Recording Arts Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration

Hennepin Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hennepin Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Hennepin Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Hennepin % of degrees in medical adminstration
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Hennepin Male % of student body
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Hennepin Number of students
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Hennepin % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Hennepin % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Hennepin % of degrees in media
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Hennepin % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Hennepin % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Hennepin % of degrees in engineering technician
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Hennepin Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Hennepin % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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