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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Amarillo College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, consider the program at Amarillo College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Amarillo College is in Amarillo, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 249 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Amarillo College.
Online Class Availability at Amarillo College
Many students take online classes at Amarillo College. Of 9,262 students, 2,183 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,079 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Amarillo College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amarillo College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 44 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 69 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #137 of 605 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 600 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Amarillo College
Those who finish Amarillo College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,442 |
| 2 years | $35,156 |
| 3 years | $36,620 |
| 4 years | $43,164 |
| 5 years | $52,921 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Amarillo College report median earnings of $43,164, compared with $46,045 for all Amarillo College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Amarillo College is $10,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Amarillo College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Amarillo College are 12% women (30) and 88% men (219).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Amarillo College
Of the 27 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Amarillo College, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Amarillo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Amarillo College, higher than 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 Amarillo College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Amarillo College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 13 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 142 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 59 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technology | 21 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Amarillo College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
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.