Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR · Associate's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Chemeketa Community College graduates in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Chemeketa Community 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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| 157 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $49,675 | $52,252 | #143 | $50,901 |
| 158 | Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA | $48,907 | $51,444 | #152 | — |
| 159 | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME | $48,823 | $51,886 | #147 | $40,977 |
| 160 | Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR | $48,497 | $48,783 | #161 | $35,827 |
| 161 | Crowder College Neosho, MO | $48,354 | $51,846 | #149 | — |
| 162 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $48,330 | $49,137 | #160 | $39,835 |
| 163 | Spokane Community College Spokane, WA | $48,310 | $44,435 | #169 | $38,197 |
Other Majors at Chemeketa Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,187 | $79,890 | #82 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $93,590 | $75,797 | #17 of 560 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $73,427 | — | #10 of 122 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,948 | $42,808 | #98 of 225 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,154 | $33,406 | #214 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,747 | $29,163 | #238 of 947 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $42,286 | $32,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chemeketa Community College vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,827 one year after graduating and $48,497 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chemeketa Community College rank for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates, Chemeketa Community College ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #161 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians at Chemeketa Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians ($58,424).
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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.