Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN · Associate's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Dakota County Technical College graduates in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dakota County Technical 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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| 69 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY | $61,269 | $58,315 | #97 | — |
| 70 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $60,937 | $61,955 | #73 | $38,239 |
| 71 | Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD | $60,763 | $65,405 | #49 | $47,080 |
| 72 | Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN | $60,744 | $58,024 | #101 | $51,116 |
| 73 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $60,740 | $57,567 | #103 | — |
| 74 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $60,691 | $63,152 | #68 | — |
| 75 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $60,296 | $61,955 | #72 | $52,673 |
Other Majors at Dakota County Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $89,205 | $67,618 | #1 of 31 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $88,817 | $69,044 | #7 of 60 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $82,544 | $53,566 | #16 of 52 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $62,459 | — | #15 of 39 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $61,512 | $49,173 | #18 of 117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,631 | $45,143 | #155 of 547 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $53,196 | $45,418 | #198 of 237 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,455 | $37,289 | #156 of 225 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $40,772 | — | #347 of 476 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $36,866 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dakota County Technical College vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,116 one year after graduating and $60,744 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dakota County Technical College rank for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates, Dakota County Technical College ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #101 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians at Dakota County Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians ($58,424), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.