Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 117 graduates a year
Wilkes Community College graduates in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wilkes Community College Compares for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
All 319 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 | $100,226 | $95,737 | #1 | $58,745 |
| 2 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $91,961 | $95,198 | #2 | $37,977 |
| 3 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $83,989 | $88,557 | #3 | $68,791 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics West Mifflin, PA | $81,408 | $82,793 | #5 | $53,992 |
| 5 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $80,966 | $73,674 | #17 | — |
| 6 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ | $80,226 | $82,434 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Western Suffolk BOCES Northport, NY | $79,277 | $75,455 | #11 | $43,952 |
| 8 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $78,318 | $83,577 | #4 | — |
| 9 | Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY | $77,604 | $73,863 | #16 | $55,746 |
| 10 | Rock Valley College Rockford, IL | $75,578 | $74,255 | #13 | $41,625 |
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| 268 | Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA | $40,733 | $42,167 | #265 | $27,448 |
| 269 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA | $40,356 | $41,777 | #269 | $30,515 |
| 270 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $40,319 | $40,993 | #276 | — |
| 271 | Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC | $40,216 | $43,157 | #257 | $24,245 |
| 272 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown Morristown, TN | $39,991 | $43,686 | #240 | $33,037 |
| 273 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $39,938 | $42,010 | #267 | — |
| 274 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN | $39,619 | $43,279 | #255 | $27,142 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Credentials at Wilkes Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $27,564 | $47,738 | — |
Other Majors at Wilkes Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,707 | $41,251 | #107 of 176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes Community College vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,245 one year after graduating and $40,216 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes Community College rank for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians?
Among 319 colleges reporting earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates, Wilkes Community College ranks #271 by median pay four years after graduation, and #257 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians at Wilkes Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians ($51,586).
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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.