Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles and mobile equipment.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 57
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $60k
About this major
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles and mobile equipment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $50k | +4.2% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers | $78k | +3.1% | 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 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Southeast Community College Area | Lincoln, NE | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Bevill State Community College | Jasper, AL | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Walla Walla University | College Place, WA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Northland Pioneer College | Holbrook, AZ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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