Anoka Technical College
Below average. Ask hard questions before enrolling. It ranks 1,113 of 1,952 certificate schools on student outcomes, with an overall score of 45.9 out of 100.
These three answers are rules of thumb from the numbers below, not advice for any one student or major.
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Why it is good
- Strong pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $53,752, higher than 90% of certificate schools.
Why it is bad
- Only 46% of students graduate. 81% of certificate schools do better.
- Many students leave early: only 62% of first-year students return for a second year.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 35 | $49,996 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | $34,704 | $14,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 21 | $36,488 | $20,000 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | $38,289 | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $43,054 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | 13 | $52,941 | n/a |
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 174 | $42,682 | $5,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 137 | $34,603 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 82 | n/a | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 53 | $36,848 | $14,341 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 50 | $44,384 | $12,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 48 | n/a | $12,000 |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
Students and reviews
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other certificate schools. Individual majors can be much better or worse.