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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Northwest Technical College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Northwest Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Technical College is in Bemidji, MN.
Studying Online at Northwest Technical College
Many students take online classes at Northwest Technical College. Of 978 students, 487 (50%) studied exclusively online and 280 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Northwest Technical College
Those who finish Northwest Technical College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $32,916 |
| 4 years | $44,877 |
| 5 years | $55,900 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Northwest Technical College earn a median of $44,877, compared with $53,732 for all Northwest Technical College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Northwest Technical 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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