Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Grand Rapids Community College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Grand Rapids Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Rapids Community College
Many students take online classes at Grand Rapids Community College. Of 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Rapids Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #8 of 24 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #15 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 107 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #64 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #340 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #474 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Those who finish Grand Rapids Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,727 |
| 2 years | $31,173 |
| 3 years | $32,428 |
| 4 years | $35,163 |
| 5 years | $43,271 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn a median of $35,163, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Grand Rapids Community College comes in at $6,460.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Grand Rapids Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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