Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dunwoody College of Technology serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,533 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $61,511 ten years after enrollment, which is 51% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 64.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $16,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.84x. The average net price after financial aid is $26,939 per year. The most popular programs include Electrical & Power Transmission, Architectural Technology, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, and Construction Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,511
Graduation Rate
64.5%
Median Debt
$16,000
Average Net Price
$26,939
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.14x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.84x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,533
Admission Rate
98.9%
Average SAT
1120
Retention Rate
76.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$27,836
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,836
Pell Grant Rate
31.7%
Federal Loan Rate
54.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$22,072
Income $30K–$48K
$22,324
Income $48K–$75K
$24,219
Income $110K+
$33,568
Student Demographics
Women
16.7%
White
59.6%
Black
7.0%
Hispanic
7.4%
Asian
5.3%
Two or More Races
4.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
60.0%
Accreditations
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (33)
Bachelor (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 18 |
| Construction Management | $85,525 | 14 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $90,176 | 13 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $66,696 | 76 |
| Architectural Technology | $58,117 | 43 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $64,209 | 41 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $78,525 | 34 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 31 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $75,499 | 28 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $69,398 | 23 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,719 | 22 |
| Machinist | $70,886 | 19 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $76,401 | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $73,691 | 5 |
| Building Construction | $86,520 | Not reported |
| Design & Applied Arts | $46,361 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | $60,061 | 27 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Housing and Human Environments | Associate | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Architecture Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Minnesota
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