Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, SD · Associate's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Western Dakota Technical College graduates in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Dakota 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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| 113 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $55,439 | $52,766 | #141 | — |
| 114 | Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC | $55,279 | $61,296 | #77 | $38,952 |
| 115 | North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA | $54,985 | $57,838 | #102 | $47,882 |
| 116 | Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD | $54,948 | $59,146 | #91 | $38,031 |
| 117 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $54,875 | $48,163 | #162 | — |
| 118 | Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. Houston, TX | $54,818 | $55,734 | #115 | $37,601 |
| 119 | Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc Exton, PA | $54,818 | $55,750 | #114 | $37,601 |
Other Majors at Western Dakota Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $67,204 | $41,303 | #26 of 52 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $59,696 | $40,418 | #24 of 87 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $55,671 | — | #18 of 50 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,795 | $54,737 | #512 of 560 |
| Precision Metal Working | $51,988 | $37,717 | #49 of 66 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,659 | $27,459 | #224 of 426 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $40,340 | $46,378 | #56 of 57 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $35,644 | $24,503 | #497 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Dakota Technical College vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,031 one year after graduating and $54,948 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Dakota Technical College rank for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates, Western Dakota Technical College ranks #116 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians at Western Dakota Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians ($58,424), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,483.
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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.