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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
What traits are you looking for in a school for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, consider the program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd sits in Brainerd, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 vehicle maintenance & repair graduations were recorded at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
Online & Distance Learning at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Distance learning is available at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. Of 4,981 students, 505 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,291 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Use these rankings to compare Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 69 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Students who complete Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,812 |
| 2 years | $39,286 |
| 3 years | $40,518 |
| 4 years | $45,230 |
| 5 years | $55,050 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd take home a median $45,230, compared with $46,717 for all Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd comes in at $6,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, by degree type.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are 7% women (3) and 93% men (40).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Among the 6 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
*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 Central Lakes College-Brainerd
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 9 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 24 |
| Marine Maintenance | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.