Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Portland Community College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College is located in Portland, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Many students take online classes at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #81 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Portland Community College
Those who finish Portland 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 | $41,784 |
| 2 years | $41,237 |
| 3 years | $44,834 |
| 4 years | $53,845 |
| 5 years | $62,373 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Portland Community College earn a median of $53,845, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Portland Community College is $12,666.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Portland Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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