Associate Degrees in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
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Education Levels of Vehicle Repair Majors
In 2020-2021, 12,781 associate degrees were awarded to vehicle repair majors. 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 | 25,301 |
| Basic Certificate | 18,225 |
| Associate Degree | 12,781 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 207 |
| Master’s Degree | 25 |
Earnings of Vehicle Repair Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in vehicle repair is $37,027. 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 $33,381 to a high of $40,864.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in vehicle repair is $12,000. 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, $17,332 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $194.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in vehicle repair. About 93.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,980 |
| Women | 801 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of vehicle repair associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 475 |
| Black or African American | 742 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,196 |
| White | 6,922 |
| International Students | 142 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,304 |
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 $10,475 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,778 per year. The vehicle repair program at University of Northwestern Ohio awarded 706 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The vehicle repair program at Universal Technical Institute - Avondale awarded 630 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 495 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Dallas. About 3% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 361 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Orlando. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 336 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Sacramento. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 305 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Rancho Cucamonga. About 3% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 242 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Western Technical College. Of these students, 5% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 225 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from TSTC. Of these students, 7% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Long Beach. Of these students, 2% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Spartan College - Denver. Of these students, 8% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $25,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,064 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 146 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. About 5% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 131 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Southeast Community College. About 3% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Southwest University at El Paso. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Hallmark. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Alfred State. About 5% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,250 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at New England Tech. About 4% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
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 $10,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,916 per year. The vehicle repair program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide awarded 95 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Penn College. About 4% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The vehicle repair program at Lake Area Technical Institute awarded 92 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 2% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 1,893 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 1,741 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 1,646 |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 1,004 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 914 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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