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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Hawkeye Community College
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Hawkeye Community College is located in Waterloo, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 vehicle maintenance & repair graduations were recorded at Hawkeye Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Hawkeye Community College
Many students take online classes at Hawkeye Community College. Of 5,120 students, 1,009 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Hawkeye Community College
Rankings can help you compare Hawkeye Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #51 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #275 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Hawkeye Community College
Students who complete Hawkeye 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 | $43,768 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $38,505 |
| 4 years | $43,005 |
| 5 years | $51,252 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Hawkeye Community College report median earnings of $43,005, compared with $43,530 for all Hawkeye Community College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Hawkeye Community College comes in at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Hawkeye Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Hawkeye Community College are 9% women (3) and 91% men (31).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Hawkeye Community College
Among the 24 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Hawkeye Community College, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Hawkeye Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Hawkeye 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 Hawkeye Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Hawkeye Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 14 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 12 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Hawkeye Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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.