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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Columbia Basin College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, you may want to check out the program at Columbia Basin College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia Basin College is in Pasco, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 vehicle maintenance & repair graduations were recorded at Columbia Basin College.
Online & Distance Learning at Columbia Basin College
Many students take online classes at Columbia Basin College. Of 7,510 students, 2,271 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,454 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Columbia Basin College
Graduates of Columbia Basin 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $41,007 |
| 3 years | $48,565 |
| 4 years | $55,612 |
| 5 years | $64,959 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Columbia Basin College report median earnings of $55,612, compared with $46,048 for all Columbia Basin College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Columbia Basin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Columbia Basin College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (25).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Among the 11 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Columbia Basin College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 64% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College, above 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 Columbia Basin College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Columbia Basin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Columbia Basin College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.