Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Central Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Central Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Piedmont Community College is in Charlotte, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Central Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at Central Piedmont Community College. Among 20,375 students, 7,476 (37%) studied exclusively online and 6,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Central Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare Central Piedmont Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 36 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 206 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 211 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 809 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 810 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Central Piedmont Community College
Students who complete Central Piedmont Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,730 |
| 2 years | $47,534 |
| 3 years | $56,930 |
| 4 years | $59,300 |
| 5 years | $62,806 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Central Piedmont Community College report median earnings of $59,300, compared with $38,754 for all Central Piedmont Community College graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Central Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
| Gem and Diamond Workers | $66,671 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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