Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Southwestern Illinois College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at Southwestern Illinois College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Illinois College is in Belleville, IL.
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Studying Online at Southwestern Illinois College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Illinois College. Among 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Illinois College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 39 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #24 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 107 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #246 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Southwestern Illinois College
Students who complete Southwestern Illinois 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 | $37,204 |
| 2 years | $32,516 |
| 3 years | $37,240 |
| 4 years | $46,972 |
| 5 years | $46,055 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $46,972, compared with $40,756 for all Southwestern Illinois College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Southwestern Illinois College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
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