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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Parkland College
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Parkland College is in Champaign, IL.
Online & Distance Learning at Parkland College
Many students take online classes at Parkland College. Of 6,014 students, 1,065 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,798 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Parkland College
Use these rankings to compare Parkland College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 107 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #27 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 810 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 104 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Parkland College
Students who complete Parkland 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 | $39,756 |
| 2 years | $39,009 |
| 3 years | $43,089 |
| 4 years | $49,676 |
| 5 years | $53,706 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Parkland College take home a median $49,676, compared with $40,341 for all Parkland College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Parkland College comes in at $7,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Parkland College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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