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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Palomar College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, take a look at what Palomar College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palomar College sits in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Palomar College.
Online Class Availability at Palomar College
Many students take online classes at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Palomar College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Palomar College are 9% women (3) and 91% men (30).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 8 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Palomar College, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 88% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College, higher 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 Palomar College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Palomar College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 5 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 20 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Students who finish Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Palomar College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.