Find Trade Colleges
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Chemeketa Community College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, consider the program at Chemeketa Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Chemeketa Community College is in Salem, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Chemeketa Community College.
Studying Online at Chemeketa Community College
Distance learning is available at Chemeketa Community College. Among 8,098 students, 1,939 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,411 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Chemeketa Community College
Rankings can help you compare Chemeketa Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 122 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #271 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Chemeketa Community College
Those who finish Chemeketa Community 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 | $34,853 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $36,180 |
| 4 years | $45,854 |
| 5 years | $53,145 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Chemeketa Community College take home a median $45,854, compared with $40,070 for all Chemeketa Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Chemeketa Community College comes in at $10,616.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Chemeketa Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Chemeketa Community College are 14% women (3) and 86% men (19).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Chemeketa Community College
Among the 22 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Chemeketa Community College, 14% were women (3) and 86% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa Community 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 Chemeketa Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Chemeketa Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 13 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Chemeketa Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, 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.