Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Western Dakota Technical College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Western Dakota Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Dakota Technical College is located in Rapid City, SD.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at Western Dakota Technical College
Many students take online classes at Western Dakota Technical College. Among 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Western Dakota Technical College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 84 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #71 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #554 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Western Dakota Technical College
Students who complete Western Dakota Technical 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 | $38,609 |
| 3 years | $36,674 |
| 5 years | $57,387 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Western Dakota Technical College is $15,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Western Dakota 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.