Field of study · CIP 47.99
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
Offered at 50 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 19 | — | $22,127 | — |
| Associate | 31 | — | $59,913 | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College | AZ | $69,401 | $77,124 | — |
| 2 | Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla | PR | — | $22,127 | — |
| 3 | Automeca Technical College-Bayamon | PR | — | $22,127 | — |
| 4 | Automeca Technical College-Caguas | PR | — | $22,127 | — |
| 5 | Automeca Technical College-Ponce | PR | — | $22,127 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint Hills Technical College | KS | — | $102,484 | — |
| 2 | New Castle School of Trades | PA | $46,153 | $62,256 | — |
| 3 | Washburn University | KS | — | $57,570 | — |
| 4 | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | AR | — | $43,399 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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