Find Trade Colleges
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at College of Western Idaho
What traits are you looking for in a school for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, you may want to check out the program at College of Western Idaho. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 178 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at College of Western Idaho.
Online & Distance Learning at College of Western Idaho
Online coursework is an option at College of Western Idaho. Among 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Use these rankings to compare College of Western Idaho’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against peer institutions.
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 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #109 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Graduates of College of Western Idaho’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,871 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $36,505 |
| 4 years | $42,476 |
| 5 years | $50,609 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from College of Western Idaho report median earnings of $42,476, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from College of Western Idaho is $9,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at College of Western Idaho, by degree type.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at College of Western Idaho are 6% women (10) and 94% men (168).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Among the 47 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at College of Western Idaho, 4% were women (2) and 96% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, 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 College of Western Idaho
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at College of Western Idaho includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 24 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 108 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 17 |
| Small Engine Mechanics Technology | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at College of Western Idaho work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.