Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Among 6,334 students, 1,545 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,902 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Those who finish Kalamazoo Valley 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 3 years | $35,359 |
| 4 years | $39,663 |
| 5 years | $44,333 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College take home a median $39,663, compared with $40,775 for all Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates, 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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