Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Salina Area Technical College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Salina Area Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salina Area Technical College is in Salina, KS.
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Studying Online at Salina Area Technical College
Distance learning is available at Salina Area Technical College. Among 1,016 students, 165 (16%) studied exclusively online and 220 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Salina Area Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Salina Area Technical College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #65 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #258 of 809 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #353 of 810 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Salina Area Technical College
Graduates of Salina Area Technical 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 | $42,173 |
| 2 years | $32,474 |
| 3 years | $37,484 |
| 4 years | $41,835 |
| 5 years | $47,401 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Salina Area Technical College take home a median $41,835, compared with $37,967 for all Salina Area Technical College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Salina Area Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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