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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Lawson State Community College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, take a look at what Lawson State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lawson State Community College is in Birmingham, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 vehicle maintenance & repair graduations were recorded at Lawson State Community College.
Studying Online at Lawson State Community College
Many students take online classes at Lawson State Community College. Among 3,453 students, 746 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,126 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Lawson State Community College
Those who finish Lawson State 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $34,437 |
| 4 years | $35,320 |
| 5 years | $40,432 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Lawson State Community College take home a median $35,320, compared with $36,574 for all Lawson State Community College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Lawson State Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Lawson State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 16 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 8 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Lawson State Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, 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
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