Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Shelton State Community College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at Shelton State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shelton State Community College is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Studying Online at Shelton State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Shelton State Community College. Among 4,601 students, 1,628 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,356 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Shelton State Community College
Students who complete Shelton State Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,627 |
| 2 years | $52,013 |
| 3 years | $58,057 |
| 4 years | $52,667 |
| 5 years | $78,700 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Shelton State Community College take home a median $52,667, compared with $38,796 for all Shelton State Community College graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Shelton State 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.