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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Portland Community College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College is located in Portland, OR.
Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Many students take online classes at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 159 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #81 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Portland Community College
Those who finish Portland Community 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 | $41,784 |
| 2 years | $41,237 |
| 3 years | $44,834 |
| 4 years | $53,845 |
| 5 years | $60,772 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Portland Community College earn a median of $53,845, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Portland Community College is $12,666.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Portland Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors, 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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