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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Delgado Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, consider the program at Delgado Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Delgado Community College is located in New Orleans, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 80 vehicle maintenance & repair graduations were recorded at Delgado Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Delgado Community College
Many students take online classes at Delgado Community College. Among 12,712 students, 5,276 (42%) studied exclusively online and 3,400 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Delgado Community College
Use these rankings to compare Delgado Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 148 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #281 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #427 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Delgado Community College
Students who complete Delgado 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 | $43,028 |
| 2 years | $36,488 |
| 3 years | $32,319 |
| 4 years | $51,487 |
| 5 years | $51,457 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Delgado Community College report median earnings of $51,487, compared with $42,743 for all Delgado Community College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Delgado Community College stands at $13,905.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Delgado Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Delgado Community College are 12% women (10) and 88% men (70).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Delgado Community College
Among the 12 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Delgado Community College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Delgado Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Delgado Community College, higher than 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 Delgado Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Delgado Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 80 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Students who finish Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Delgado Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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
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