Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Southwest Texas College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Southwest Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southwest Texas College sits in Uvalde, TX.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Southwest Texas College
Many students take online classes at Southwest Texas College. Of 6,525 students, 962 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,362 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Southwest Texas College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwest Texas College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #33 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #36 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #46 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #62 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #341 of 809 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #538 of 810 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Southwest Texas College
Students who complete Southwest Texas 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 | $29,245 |
| 2 years | $24,393 |
| 3 years | $35,115 |
| 4 years | $29,328 |
| 5 years | $35,211 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Southwest Texas College report median earnings of $29,328, compared with $35,623 for all Southwest Texas College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Southwest Texas College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.