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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at National Park College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, you may want to check out the program at National Park College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
National Park College sits in Hot Springs, AR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 141 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at National Park College.
Online Class Availability at National Park College
Online coursework is an option at National Park College. Among 1,805 students, 354 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,223 (68%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at National Park College
Rankings can help you compare National Park College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 148 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #126 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #432 of 605 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #462 of 600 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from National Park College
Graduates of National Park 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 | $24,236 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 4 years | $27,131 |
| 5 years | $31,622 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from National Park College report median earnings of $27,131, compared with $32,953 for all National Park College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at National Park College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at National Park College are 11% women (16) and 89% men (125).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at National Park College
Of the 4 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at National Park College, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at National Park College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at National Park 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 National Park College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at National Park College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 118 |
| Marine Maintenance | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at National Park College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.