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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Northern Virginia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at Northern Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Virginia Community College is in Annandale, VA.
Studying Online at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance learning is available at Northern Virginia Community College. Of 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 206 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 810 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 211 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Those who finish Northern Virginia Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,605 |
| 2 years | $35,860 |
| 3 years | $44,447 |
| 4 years | $47,031 |
| 5 years | $55,940 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Northern Virginia Community College report median earnings of $47,031, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Northern Virginia Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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