Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Virginia Western Community College
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Virginia Western Community College is in Roanoke, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
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Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Virginia Western Community College
Those who finish Virginia Western 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 | $33,345 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Virginia Western Community College pursue many career paths. 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
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