Electromechanical Technology at Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN · Public · Associate Degree · Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

with a smaller student body of 2,083 in Rosemount, MN.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,044 at Dakota County Technical College come in 23% above the national median of $56,358 for Electromechanical Technology programs.

The 61.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 34% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Electromechanical Technology graduates.

Ranked #32 out of 77 programs, Dakota County Technical College's Electromechanical Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $69,044 to $78,875 over five years (14% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 32 registered apprenticeships mapped to Electromechanical Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

64 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
60
Low End
64
Score
65
High End
Earnings $69,044/yr (23% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market Medium (26,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$806K
3.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
62.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$12,838
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$78,875
14% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electromechanical Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180 +0.6% 59%
Electrical and electronics drafters $73,720 -5.6% 43%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180
+0.6% growth 59% AI-proof
Electrical and electronics drafters
$73,720
-5.6% growth 43% AI-proof

View all 7 career paths with full salary data →

Electromechanical Technology Career Guide

What can you do with a Electromechanical Technology credential from Dakota County Technical College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dakota County Technical College's Electromechanical Technology program score?
A score of 64/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Electromechanical Technology field.
Are there apprenticeship options for Electromechanical Technology?
If Dakota County Technical College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 32 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Electromechanical Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
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