Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 49 graduates a year
Northern Virginia Community College graduates in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern Virginia 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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| 69 | Universal Technical Institute-Southern California Long Beach, CA | $58,515 | $53,245 | #135 | $41,147 |
| 70 | Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar Miramar, FL | $58,515 | $62,282 | #57 | $41,147 |
| 71 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | $58,490 | $57,466 | #93 | — |
| 72 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $58,142 | $52,944 | #142 | $35,887 |
| 73 | Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. Houston, TX | $58,012 | $58,981 | #76 | $40,469 |
| 74 | Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc Exton, PA | $58,012 | $58,999 | #75 | $40,469 |
| 75 | Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth Irving, TX | $58,012 | $58,981 | #77 | $40,469 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Credentials at Northern Virginia Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $60,215 | — |
Other Majors at Northern Virginia Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $80,537 | $34,867 | #17 of 54 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $70,726 | — | #4 of 226 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,023 | — | #7 of 101 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,112 | — | #10 of 43 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,082 | — | #104 of 290 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,907 | $47,527 | #34 of 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,886 | $24,353 | #39 of 100 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $32,486 | $24,012 | #27 of 59 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,751 | — | #33 of 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Virginia Community College vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,887 one year after graduating and $58,142 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Virginia Community College rank for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians?
Among 319 colleges reporting earnings for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians graduates, Northern Virginia Community College ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #142 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians at Northern Virginia Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians ($51,586).
← All data for Northern Virginia Community College · Methodology
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.