Mechanics and Repairers, General
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 222
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $58k
About this major
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers | $78k | +3.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other | $49k | +2.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$58k
Top colleges for Mechanics and Repairers, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Hanceville, AL | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek, MI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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