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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Bellingham Technical College
If you are interested in studying Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, take a look at what Bellingham Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bellingham Technical College sits in Bellingham, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 88 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Bellingham Technical College.
Studying Online at Bellingham Technical College
Distance learning is available at Bellingham Technical College. Of 2,047 students, 435 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 465 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Bellingham Technical College
Graduates of Bellingham Technical College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $37,363 |
| 3 years | $38,676 |
| 4 years | $46,006 |
| 5 years | $49,220 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Bellingham Technical College take home a median $46,006, compared with $54,771 for all Bellingham Technical College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Bellingham Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Bellingham Technical College are 5% women (4) and 95% men (84).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Bellingham Technical College
Of the 27 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Bellingham Technical College, 7% were women (2) and 93% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Bellingham Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Bellingham Technical College, below 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 Bellingham Technical College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Bellingham Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 7 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 36 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 45 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Bellingham Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.