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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Columbus Technical College
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Columbus Technical College is in Columbus, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 63 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Columbus Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Columbus Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Columbus Technical College. Of 3,307 students, 1,080 (33%) studied exclusively online and 1,027 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Columbus Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbus Technical College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #10 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 148 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #118 of 605 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #365 of 600 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Columbus Technical College
Those who finish Columbus Technical College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $23,505 |
| 4 years | $38,151 |
| 5 years | $42,865 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Columbus Technical College report median earnings of $38,151, compared with $40,704 for all Columbus Technical College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Columbus Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Columbus Technical College are 13% women (8) and 87% men (55).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Columbus Technical College
Of the 3 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Columbus Technical College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Columbus Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Columbus Technical 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 Columbus Technical College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Columbus Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 14 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 49 |
Best-Paid Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Students who finish Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Columbus Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair majors, 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.