1,286 colleges are offering Mechanics and Repairers program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 25 schools have the Mechanics and Repairers program and 3 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 105,692 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 83,145 students earned undergraduate certificate, 22,294 students earned associate's, 222 students earned bachelor's, and 28 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Mechanics and Repairers Program is $65,204
Colleges Offering Mechanics and Repairers and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Mechanics and Repairers program is $9,549 for state residents and $17,662 for out-of-state students. For graduate Mechanics and Repairers programs, the average tuition is $9,092 for state residents and $16,948 for out-of-state students. For certificate and vocational porgrams in the Mechanics and Repairers programs, the average tuition is $12,850.
The following table summarizes the Mechanics and Repairers schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 792 | 22,294 | 20,407 | 1,887 |
| Bachelor | 25 | 222 | 208 | 14 |
| Master | 3 | 27 | 23 | 4 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 983 | 35,181 | 33,138 | 2,043 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 236 | 9,910 | 9,308 | 602 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 108 | 3,474 | 3,202 | 272 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 740 | 34,580 | 32,187 | 2,393 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Mechanics and Repairers Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Mechanics and Repairers is $65,204. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation.
The average loan debt of the completers in Mechanics and Repairers programs is $24,720
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $247. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Mechanics and Repairers program, the graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach have the highest earning of $72,560 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Ferris State University follow it with average earning $72,560 and $70,419 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $42,304 | $72,560 | $6,047 | $23,660 | $237 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | $11,665 | $72,560 | $6,047 | $23,660 | $237 |
| Ferris State University | $13,630 | $70,419 | $5,868 | $26,000 | $260 |
| Western Michigan University | $19,098 | $63,480 | $5,290 | $26,000 | $260 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $13,244 | $62,089 | $5,174 | $27,000 | $270 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Mechanics and Repairers Sub Major Programs
In Mechanics and Repairers area, the graduates who completing Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies program have the highest salary of $70,419 and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies program have the second highest salary of $64,335 in average.
Associate's Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies program shows the highest earning ($53,533) and Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology program follows with $45,547 average salary.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Mechanics and Repairers area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $6,509 | $542 | $7,645 | $76 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $30,775 | $2,565 | $8,590 | $86 |
| Associate | $45,547 | $3,796 | $15,618 | $156 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $32,828 | $2,736 | $10,903 | $109 |
| Associate | $42,797 | $3,566 | $13,454 | $135 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $45,127 | $3,761 | $9,752 | $97 |
| Associate | $53,533 | $4,461 | $14,328 | $143 |
| Bachelor's | $70,419 | $5,868 | $26,000 | $260 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $29,941 | $2,495 | $9,000 | $90 |
| Associate | $33,951 | $2,829 | $17,688 | $177 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $33,954 | $2,830 | $11,710 | $117 |
| Associate | $40,625 | $3,385 | $13,928 | $139 |
| Bachelor's | $64,335 | $5,361 | $24,464 | $245 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
