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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Palm Beach State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Palm Beach State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, FL.
Studying Online at Palm Beach State College
Online coursework is an option at Palm Beach State College. Among 25,916 students, 10,964 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,206 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Palm Beach State College
Rankings can help you compare Palm Beach State College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Palm Beach State College
Graduates of Palm Beach State College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,325 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $30,003 |
| 4 years | $37,297 |
| 5 years | $45,108 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Palm Beach State College take home a median $37,297, compared with $42,042 for all Palm Beach State College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Palm Beach State College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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