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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Bates Technical College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Bates Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bates Technical College is in Tacoma, WA.
Studying Online at Bates Technical College
Distance learning is available at Bates Technical College. Of 4,083 students, 658 (16%) studied exclusively online and 713 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Bates Technical College
Those who finish Bates Technical College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 3 years | $42,463 |
| 4 years | $49,564 |
| 5 years | $45,721 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Bates Technical College report median earnings of $49,564, compared with $55,883 for all Bates Technical College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Bates Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
| Gem and Diamond Workers | $66,671 |
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
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