A high performance and custom engine technician/mechanic degree prepares graduates for careers in First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, Automotive service technicians and mechanics. 11 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $80,809 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,834–$103,882). Where you study it matters: across 7 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $61,351 to $87,797.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $87,797 | $93,449 | $81,436 | $22,662 | B |
| 1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $87,797 | $93,449 | $81,436 | $22,662 | A |
| 3 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $81,849 | $91,897 | — | — | D |
| 4 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $78,712 | $77,334 | — | — | C |
| 5 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $76,241 | $80,387 | $47,286 | $26,000 | C+ |
| 6 | Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | $67,178 | $66,002 | — | — | D |
| 7 | SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY | $61,351 | $58,393 | $53,308 | $19,500 | C |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in high performance and custom engine technician/mechanic.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii Community College | Hilo, HI | 37 | C+ |
| 2 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Lima, OH | 223 | C |
| 3 | Lanier Technical College | Gainesville, GA | 58 | C |
| 4 | Kauai Community College | Lihue, HI | 49 | C |
| 5 | Leeward Community College | Pearl City, HI | 38 | C |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most high performance and custom engine technician/mechanic graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Lima, OH | 223 | C |
| 2 | Lanier Technical College | Gainesville, GA | 58 | C |
| 3 | Kauai Community College | Lihue, HI | 49 | C |
| 4 | Leeward Community College | Pearl City, HI | 38 | C |
| 5 | Hawaii Community College | Hilo, HI | 37 | C+ |
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic is a degree program offered at 11 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 470 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, automotive service technicians and mechanics.