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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Fortis College-Columbia
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Fortis College-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fortis College-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
Online & Distance Learning at Fortis College-Columbia
Distance learning is available at Fortis College-Columbia. Among 582 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 444 (76%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Fortis College-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how Fortis College-Columbia’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Fortis College-Columbia
Graduates of Fortis College-Columbia’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,511 |
| 2 years | $30,047 |
| 3 years | $33,885 |
| 4 years | $38,708 |
| 5 years | $43,961 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Fortis College-Columbia earn a median of $38,708, compared with $36,571 for all Fortis College-Columbia graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Fortis College-Columbia comes in at $13,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Fortis College-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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