Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Parkland College
Champaign, IL · Associate's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Parkland College graduates in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 10% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Parkland College Compares for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
All 176 colleges reporting vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $101,982 | $97,415 | #1 | $59,441 |
| 2 | Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX | $90,737 | $92,253 | #2 | $50,531 |
| 3 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY | $83,905 | $79,860 | #8 | — |
| 4 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $83,749 | $89,140 | #3 | $76,663 |
| 5 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $83,749 | $89,140 | #4 | $76,663 |
| 6 | Rock Valley College Rockford, IL | $83,428 | $81,967 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Broomfield, CO | $83,282 | $77,885 | #11 | $55,219 |
| 8 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY | $82,928 | $78,930 | #9 | $40,857 |
| 9 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $80,688 | $77,074 | #14 | $65,311 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics West Mifflin, PA | $79,146 | $80,492 | #7 | $52,407 |
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| 24 | Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA | $71,023 | $73,523 | #17 | — |
| 25 | Northeastern Junior College Sterling, CO | $70,530 | $65,959 | #46 | — |
| 26 | Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL | $70,429 | $69,196 | #27 | — |
| 27 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $70,208 | $68,979 | #30 | $51,093 |
| 28 | St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN | $70,185 | $67,042 | #36 | $51,478 |
| 29 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL | $69,595 | $68,377 | #34 | — |
| 30 | Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO | $68,677 | $64,226 | #62 | $57,677 |
Other Majors at Parkland College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $66,550 | — | #46 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,878 | $55,060 | #424 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,824 | $47,133 | #166 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,314 | — | #124 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,181 | $26,547 | #49 of 85 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,261 | $36,872 | #322 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,885 | $26,912 | #626 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $38,567 | $39,246 | #92 of 124 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,353 | — | #7 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Parkland College vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,093 one year after graduating and $70,208 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Parkland College rank for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates, Parkland College ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians at Parkland College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians ($58,424), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.