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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Fortis Institute
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Fortis Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fortis Institute is in Houston, TX.
Studying Online at Fortis Institute
Fortis Institute delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Fortis Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Fortis Institute’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Fortis Institute
Graduates of Fortis Institute’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 | $28,567 |
| 2 years | $29,374 |
| 3 years | $27,578 |
| 4 years | $38,066 |
| 5 years | $40,699 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Fortis Institute take home a median $38,066, compared with $30,872 for all Fortis Institute graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Fortis Institute stands at $13,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Fortis Institute work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.