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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Metropolitan Community College Area
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, take a look at what Metropolitan Community College Area. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Metropolitan Community College Area is located in Omaha, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 437 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Metropolitan Community College Area.
Online Class Availability at Metropolitan Community College Area
Distance learning is available at Metropolitan Community College Area. Of 16,642 students, 3,156 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,717 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Metropolitan Community College Area
These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan Community College Area’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 605 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 600 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area
Those who finish Metropolitan Community College Area’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,982 |
| 2 years | $48,041 |
| 3 years | $51,620 |
| 4 years | $54,858 |
| 5 years | $60,685 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $54,858, compared with $49,579 for all Metropolitan Community College Area graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Metropolitan Community College Area, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Metropolitan Community College Area are 6% women (28) and 94% men (409).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Metropolitan Community College Area
Among the 85 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Metropolitan Community College Area, 8% were women (7) and 92% were men (78).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College Area.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College Area, lower than 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 Metropolitan Community College Area
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Metropolitan Community College Area breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 105 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 309 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Metropolitan Community College Area go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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