Associate Degrees in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Education Levels of Vehicle Repair Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,706 people earned their associate degree in vehicle repair. This makes it the 12th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in vehicle repair at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28,017 |
| Basic Certificate | 23,414 |
| Associate Degree | 16,706 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 179 |
| Master’s Degree | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Vehicle Repair Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in vehicle repair is $42,896. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,816 to a high of $47,861.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in vehicle repair is $17,948. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,914 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,342.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $213.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in vehicle repair. About 93.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15,597 |
| Women | 1,109 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of vehicle repair associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 626 |
| Black or African American | 1,120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,895 |
| White | 8,037 |
| International Students | 176 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,852 |
Most Popular Vehicle Repair Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 633 colleges that offer an associate degree in vehicle repair. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Northwestern Ohio tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 706 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from University of Northwestern Ohio. Of these students, 6% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in vehicle repair at University of Northwestern Ohio make a median salary of 42,896.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Avondale. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Avondale. About 4% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Universal Technical Institute - Avondale vehicle repair graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,896.
Universal Technical Institute - Dallas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 495 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Dallas. About 3% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Universal Technical Institute - Dallas vehicle repair graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,896.
Universal Technical Institute - Orlando comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 361 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Orlando. About 3% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Universal Technical Institute - Orlando vehicle repair graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,896.
Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Sacramento. About 3% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UTI Sacramento graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,896.
The 6th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Rancho Cucamonga. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women. Data shows that UTI Rancho Cucamonga graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,896.
Western Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Western Technical College. Of these students, 5% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in vehicle repair at Western Technical College make a median salary of 42,896.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from TSTC. About 8% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in vehicle repair at Texas State Technical College make a median salary of 42,896.
The 9th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Long Beach. Of these students, 2% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UTI Long Beach graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,896.
The 10th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Spartan College - Denver. About 10% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in vehicle repair at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology make a median salary of 42,896.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Of these students, 10% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in vehicle repair at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology make a median salary of 42,896.
Southeast Community College Area comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Southeast Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women. Data shows that Southeast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,896.
Southwest University at El Paso is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Southwest University at El Paso. Of these students, 3% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southwest University at El Paso vehicle repair graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,896.
Hallmark University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Hallmark. About 10% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Hallmark graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,896.
The 15th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Alfred State. About 4% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Alfred State College vehicle repair graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,896.
The 16th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from New England Tech. Of these students, 7% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New England Institute of Technology vehicle repair graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,896.
The 17th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 7% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ivy Tech Community College vehicle repair graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,896.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,672 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. About 9% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Embry-Riddle Worldwide graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,896.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Penn College. Of these students, 3% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,896.
Lake Area Technical Institute is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from LATI. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in vehicle repair at Lake Area Technical Institute make a median salary of 42,896.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to vehicle repair that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling | 2,139 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 1,558 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 1,541 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 1,017 |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 908 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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