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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Grand Rapids Community College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, take a look at what Grand Rapids Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Rapids Community College is in Grand Rapids, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Grand Rapids Community College.
Studying Online at Grand Rapids Community College
Distance learning is available at Grand Rapids Community College. Among 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Rankings can help you compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 75 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #292 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #409 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Students who complete Grand Rapids 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 | $23,727 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $32,428 |
| 4 years | $35,163 |
| 5 years | $43,271 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Grand Rapids Community College take home a median $35,163, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Grand Rapids Community College comes in at $6,460.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 7% women (3) and 93% men (38).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Among the 13 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College, below 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 Grand Rapids Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Grand Rapids Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 41 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Grand Rapids Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.