Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Dakota County Technical College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, consider the program at Dakota County Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dakota County Technical College is in Rosemount, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 99 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Dakota County Technical College.
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Studying Online at Dakota County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Dakota County Technical College. Of 2,894 students, 621 (21%) studied exclusively online and 766 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Dakota County Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Dakota County Technical College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 69 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 600 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #384 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Dakota County Technical College
Those who finish Dakota County Technical College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,355 |
| 2 years | $43,890 |
| 3 years | $45,837 |
| 4 years | $54,585 |
| 5 years | $63,106 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $54,585, compared with $49,491 for all Dakota County Technical College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Dakota County Technical College is $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Dakota County Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Dakota County Technical College are 8% women (8) and 92% men (91).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Dakota County Technical College
Of the 74 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Dakota County Technical College, 9% were women (7) and 91% were men (67).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Dakota County Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Dakota County Technical College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Dakota County Technical College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Dakota County Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 13 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 58 |
| Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance | 28 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Dakota County Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $119,691 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $63,050 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,998 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.