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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Illinois

2,629 Vehicle Repair students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is the 70th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Majors in Illinois

Vehicle Repair majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,152
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,152
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,152
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,028
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,028
Associate Degree 449

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a vehicle repair major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of vehicle repair majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.5%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 70,300 people employed in jobs related to a vehicle repair degree, compared to 1,978,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a vehicle repair grad in the state is $46,300, compared to a typical salary of $45,330 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer vehicle repair degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
944 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. In their early career, Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park grads earn an average salary of $32,318. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,435.

#2

Parkland College

Champaign
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,539. 45% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,883 after earning their degree at this institution.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,809 after graduation. 62% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,428.

#5

Triton College

River Grove
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,816.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

#8

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. In their early career, COD grads earn an average salary of $35,559. A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $6,382.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,989. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,569 a year. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,564 Total Students

A typical student attending Waubonsee will pay a net price of $5,104. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,616 after earning their degree at this institution.

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Careers in IL

Some of the careers vehicle repair majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics 9% $52,190
Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics 8% $32,660
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $67,790
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 5% $63,970
Automotive Body Repairers 4% $45,170
Transportation Equipment Painters 4% $45,660
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $42,970
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 3% $0
Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers 3% $64,900
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 2% $38,500
Motorcycle Mechanics 0% $37,620
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians -2% $34,650
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers -10% $50,610
Engine and Machine Assemblers -19% $38,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to vehicle repair.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 87
Heavy Equipment Maintenance 85
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 52

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