Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Houston Community College
Houston, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 66 graduates a year
Houston Community College graduates in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Houston 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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| 175 | South Central College North Mankato, MN | $49,884 | $47,650 | #205 | — |
| 176 | College of Eastern Idaho Idaho Falls, ID | $49,850 | $53,009 | #140 | — |
| 177 | School of Automotive Machinists & Technology Houston, TX | $49,844 | $50,677 | #170 | $30,420 |
| 178 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $49,714 | $50,545 | #173 | $37,377 |
| 179 | Advanced Training Institute Las Vegas, NV | $49,595 | $51,474 | #158 | $33,760 |
| 180 | Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL | $49,584 | $48,716 | #194 | $48,308 |
| 181 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL | $49,566 | $48,698 | #195 | — |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Credentials at Houston Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $39,835 | $48,330 | — |
Other Majors at Houston Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $75,287 | $64,648 | #48 of 290 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,021 | $56,454 | #79 of 176 |
| Fire Protection | $56,144 | $39,283 | #27 of 37 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,262 | — | #11 of 19 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $49,588 | $26,250 | #101 of 226 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,204 | $35,469 | #55 of 637 |
| Precision Metal Working | $41,773 | $27,696 | #297 of 365 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $41,545 | — | #19 of 21 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $39,946 | $34,667 | #63 of 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,800 | — | #101 of 120 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $35,035 | $37,482 | #46 of 104 |
| Real Estate | $27,929 | — | #10 of 11 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $22,990 | — | #64 of 68 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,667 | $16,777 | #753 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Houston Community College vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,377 one year after graduating and $49,714 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Houston Community College rank for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians?
Among 319 colleges reporting earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates, Houston Community College ranks #178 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians at Houston Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.