A vehicle maintenance and repair technology/technician, general degree prepares graduates for careers in First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, Automotive service technicians and mechanics. 23 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 vehicle maintenance and repair technology/technician, general.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno, NV | 82 | C+ |
| 2 | Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | 80 | C+ |
| 3 | Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | 58 | C+ |
| 4 | Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | 34 | C+ |
| 5 | Northland Pioneer College | Holbrook, AZ | 55 | C |
| 6 | Philadelphia Technician Training | Philadelphia, PA | 48 | C |
| 7 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA | 38 | C |
| 8 | J F Ingram State Technical College | Deatsville, AL | 36 | C |
| 9 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | 32 | C |
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most vehicle maintenance and repair technology/technician, general graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno, NV | 82 | C+ |
| 2 | Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | 80 | C+ |
| 3 | Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | 58 | C+ |
| 4 | Northland Pioneer College | Holbrook, AZ | 55 | C |
| 5 | Philadelphia Technician Training | Philadelphia, PA | 48 | C |
| 6 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA | 38 | C |
| 7 | J F Ingram State Technical College | Deatsville, AL | 36 | C |
| 8 | Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | 34 | C+ |
| 9 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | 32 | C |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General is a degree program offered at 23 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 630 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.