Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Associate's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Southwest University at El Paso graduates in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwest University at El Paso 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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| 170 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $44,058 | $53,456 | #138 | $35,127 |
| 171 | Pennco Tech-Bristol Bristol, PA | $40,761 | $41,454 | #173 | $34,100 |
| 172 | Intellitec College-Grand Junction Grand Junction, CO | $40,715 | $38,076 | #175 | $29,909 |
| 173 | Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TX | $40,705 | $41,385 | #174 | $27,925 |
| 174 | Intellitec College-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $40,289 | $37,678 | #176 | $34,423 |
| 175 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $40,032 | $42,923 | #171 | $32,633 |
| 176 | University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton, AR | $39,114 | $46,093 | #168 | — |
Other Majors at Southwest University at El Paso by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $74,637 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,097 | $51,809 | #420 of 560 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $36,823 | $30,423 | #57 of 57 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $35,818 | $33,024 | #219 of 225 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $33,726 | $24,117 | #451 of 476 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $33,666 | $25,851 | #249 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest University at El Paso vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,925 one year after graduating and $40,705 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest University at El Paso rank for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates, Southwest University at El Paso ranks #173 by median pay four years after graduation, and #174 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians at Southwest University at El Paso worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians ($58,424), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.