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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at College of Western Idaho
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what College of Western Idaho. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Western Idaho sits in Nampa, ID.
Online Class Availability at College of Western Idaho
Online coursework is an option at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at College of Western Idaho
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Western Idaho’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #16 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Those who finish College of Western Idaho’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,333 |
| 2 years | $31,910 |
| 3 years | $37,721 |
| 4 years | $44,120 |
| 5 years | $53,327 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from College of Western Idaho earn a median of $44,120, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from College of Western Idaho is $9,456.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at College of Western Idaho work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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