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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Elgin Community College
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Elgin Community College is in Elgin, IL.
Online Class Availability at Elgin Community College
Many students take online classes at Elgin Community College. Among 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Elgin Community College
Use these rankings to compare Elgin Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 39 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #14 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 107 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Elgin Community College
Those who finish Elgin Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,850 |
| 2 years | $39,050 |
| 3 years | $40,027 |
| 4 years | $52,503 |
| 5 years | $55,153 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Elgin Community College take home a median $52,503, compared with $46,013 for all Elgin Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Elgin Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates, 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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