Major Programs at DCTC

Dakota County Technical College offers 96 programs through Associate's and Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 96
  • Total number of online programs: 9
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Dakota County Technical College

Dakota County Technical College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie categorization. Dakota County Technical College offers 96 major programs for Associate's, Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 652 students have completed their study at Dakota County Technical College.
Offered Degrees at Dakota County Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate240221
Two but less than four years certificate8013
Associate's Degree413418
Total969652

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Dakota County Technical College offers 96 programs through Associate's, Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 652 students have completed their studies.
  • 418 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 221 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 13 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 15
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant15
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 28
Computer Programming/Programmer14
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1
Network and System Administration/Administrator13
Education [+] 8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching8
Engineering Technology [+] 38
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician14
Biomedical Technology/Technician10
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD14
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0
Work and Family Studies [+] 5
Child Care and Support Services Management1
Child Care Provider/Assistant4
Legal Studies [+] 3
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 14
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science5
Physical Fitness Technician2
Construction Trades [+] 63
Electrician52
Lineworker11
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 79
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician18
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician9
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician29
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician22
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 0
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 37
Interior Design23
Graphic Design8
Photography6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 38
Dental Assisting/Assistant15
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician13
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1
Medical/Clinical Assistant9
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business [+] 83
Business Administration and Management22
Office Management and Supervision12
Accounting20
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary1
Meeting and Event Planning0
Management Information Systems7
Marketing/Marketing Management15
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations0
Construction Management6
Total418
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1
Computer Support Specialist1
Engineering Technology [+] 1
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0
Work and Family Studies [+] 3
Child Care Provider/Assistant3
Legal Studies [+] 0
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0
Construction Trades [+] 29
Lineworker29
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 11
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology11
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades [+] 58
Welding Technology/Welder58
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2
Interior Design0
Photography2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 99
Dental Assisting/Assistant22
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician5
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist2
Medical/Clinical Assistant22
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training48
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business [+] 17
Operations Management and Supervision10
Accounting1
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2
Human Resources Development3
Marketing/Marketing Management0
Total221
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2
Computer Programming/Programmer1
Network and System Administration/Administrator1
Construction Trades [+] 5
Electrician5
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 6
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician2
Business [+] 0
Management Information Systems0
Total13

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