Dakota County Technical College Career Programs

Dakota County Technical College (referred to as DCTC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Rosemount, MN. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Dakota County Technical College is $6,419 for Minnesota residents and $6,419 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,717 and the students to faculty ratio is 4.35% (23 to 1).Dakota County Technical College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $6,419
  • Number of Programs: 73 programs

DCTC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Dakota County Technical College are $6,419. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.40% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Dakota County Technical College
TuitionFees
2018-2019$5,293$644
2019-2020$5,220$644
2020-2021$5,298$643
2021-2022$5,565$643
2022-2023$5,759$660
2023-2024$6,419-

Who Accredits Dakota County Technical College

Dakota County Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1996 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Dakota County Technical College offers 73 career programs and 3 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 652 students have earned their degrees/certificate at DCTC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at DCTC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 15
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant1 program 15
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 programs 28
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 14
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 1
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 13
Education [+] 1 program 8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 8
Engineering Technology [+] 4 programs (1 online)38
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 14
Biomedical Technology/Technician1 program 10
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 14
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)0
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 programs 5
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 1
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 4
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 3
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary1 program 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 14
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 3 programs 7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 5
Physical Fitness Technician1 program 2
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 63
Electrician1 program 52
Lineworker1 program 11
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5 programs 79
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 1
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician1 program 18
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 9
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 29
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 program 22
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program 0
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3 programs 37
Interior Design1 program 23
Graphic Design1 program 8
Photography1 program 6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 38
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 15
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 13
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program 1
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 9
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Business [+] 9 programs (2 online)83
Business Administration and Management1 program 22
Office Management and Supervision1 program (1 online)12
Accounting1 program 20
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary1 program 1
Meeting and Event Planning1 program 0
Management Information Systems1 program 7
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program (1 online)15
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 0
Construction Management1 program 6
Total41 programs (3 online)418
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 1
Computer Support Specialist1 program 1
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 1
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 3
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 3
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 0
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary1 program 0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 29
Lineworker1 program 29
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 11
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 11
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 58
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 58
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs 2
Interior Design1 program 0
Photography1 program 2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 programs 99
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 22
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 5
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1 program 2
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 22
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 48
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Business [+] 6 programs 17
Operations Management and Supervision1 program 10
Accounting1 program 1
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 1
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 2
Human Resources Development1 program 3
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 0
Total24 programs221
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs 2
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 1
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 1
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 5
Electrician1 program 5
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 6
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician1 program 0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 2
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 program 2
Business [+] 1 program 0
Management Information Systems1 program 0
Total8 programs13

Student Population

At Dakota County Technical College, there are total 2,717 students. Among them, 615 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,586 men and 1,131 women students at DCTC. Next table summarizes the student population at DCTC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Dakota County Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,7171,5861,131
American Indian/Native American1688
Asian1286464
Black/African American286148138
Hispanic294157137
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander660
White1,7001,007693
Two More1256461
Un-Known15913029
Student Population in Online Programs at DCTC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students2,7176157311,371

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