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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Central Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Central Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Piedmont Community College is in Charlotte, NC.
Online Class Availability at Central Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at Central Piedmont Community College. Among 20,375 students, 7,476 (37%) studied exclusively online and 6,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Central Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare Central Piedmont Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 36 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 206 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 211 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 809 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 810 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Central Piedmont Community College
Students who complete Central Piedmont Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,730 |
| 2 years | $47,534 |
| 3 years | $56,930 |
| 4 years | $59,300 |
| 5 years | $62,806 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Central Piedmont Community College report median earnings of $59,300, compared with $38,754 for all Central Piedmont Community College graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Central Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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