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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Rend Lake College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Rend Lake College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rend Lake College is located in Ina, IL.
Studying Online at Rend Lake College
Distance learning is available at Rend Lake College. Of 2,015 students, 205 (10%) studied exclusively online and 814 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Rend Lake College
Those who finish Rend Lake 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 | $16,663 |
| 4 years | $26,873 |
| 5 years | $38,414 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Rend Lake College report median earnings of $26,873, compared with $33,857 for all Rend Lake College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Rend Lake College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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