Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Western Iowa Tech Community College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, take a look at what Western Iowa Tech Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Iowa Tech Community College sits in Sioux City, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 103 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
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Studying Online at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Among 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Students who complete Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,599 |
| 2 years | $34,526 |
| 3 years | $37,975 |
| 4 years | $46,271 |
| 5 years | $47,485 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College earn a median of $46,271, compared with $44,552 for all Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College comes in at $8,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 15% women (15) and 85% men (88).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Among the 18 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 22% were women (4) and 78% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Western Iowa Tech Community College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Western Iowa Tech Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 52 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 51 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Western Iowa Tech Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $119,691 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $63,050 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,998 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
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.