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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in Minnesota
6 schools in Minnesota offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (6 of them public), with 5 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $65,622 a year after finishing, compared with $62,165 nationally.
All heavy equipment mechanic programs in Minnesota
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Community CollegeAustin, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | $65,622 | $84,389 | n/a | $6,576 |
| Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | $89,205 | n/a | $6,909 |
| Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN | Community college | Certificate | 21 | n/a | $76,148 | $12,000 | $6,291 |
| Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,354 |
| Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, MN | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,909 |
| Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,069 |
| Minnesota North CollegeHibbing, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,291 |
| Pine Technical & Community CollegePine City, MN | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,926 |
Cities with the most programs: Austin (1), Rosemount (1), Hibbing (1), Anoka (1), Brooklyn Park (1), Pine City (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in Minnesota?
6 schools in Minnesota awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which heavy equipment mechanic program in Minnesota has the highest earnings?
Riverland Community College in Austin, where certificate graduates earned a median of $65,622 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic school in Minnesota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Pine Technical & Community College in Pine City charges $4,926 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do heavy equipment mechanic graduates make in Minnesota?
The typical certificate program in Minnesota reported median earnings of $65,622 one year after graduation and $80,269 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Heavy equipment mechanic programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.