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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Elgin Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, you may want to check out the program at Elgin Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Elgin Community College is in Elgin, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 160 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Elgin Community College.
Online & Distance Learning 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.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Elgin Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Elgin Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 75 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #14 of 34 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Elgin Community College
Those who finish Elgin Community College’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 | $31,850 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $40,027 |
| 4 years | $48,075 |
| 5 years | $52,680 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Elgin Community College report median earnings of $48,075, compared with $46,013 for all Elgin Community College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Elgin Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Elgin Community College are 8% women (12) and 92% men (148).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Elgin Community College
Of the 13 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Elgin Community College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 62% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community 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 Elgin Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Elgin Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 160 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Students who finish Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Elgin Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.