Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain small internal-combustion engines used on portable power equipment such as lawnmowers, chain saws, rotary tillers, and snowmobiles.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 31
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $60k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain small internal-combustion engines used on portable power equipment such as lawnmowers, chain saws, rotary tillers, and snowmobiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics | $47k | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Motorboat mechanics and service technicians | $55k | +6.0% | 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
$60k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$60k
Bachelor's
$77k
Top colleges for Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Palau Community College | Koror, PW | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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