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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Houston Community College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at Houston Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Houston Community College sits in Houston, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Houston Community College
Many students take online classes at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Houston Community College
Use these rankings to compare Houston Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #23 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #25 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #29 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #243 of 809 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #380 of 810 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Houston Community College
Those who finish Houston Community College’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 | $26,743 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 4 years | $42,743 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Houston Community College take home a median $42,743, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Houston Community College comes in at $19,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Houston Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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