Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Northern Virginia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at Northern Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Virginia Community College is in Annandale, VA.
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Studying Online at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance learning is available at Northern Virginia Community College. Of 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 206 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 810 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 211 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Those who finish Northern Virginia 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 | $46,605 |
| 2 years | $35,860 |
| 3 years | $44,447 |
| 4 years | $47,031 |
| 5 years | $54,141 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Northern Virginia Community College report median earnings of $47,031, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Northern Virginia Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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