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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Rend Lake College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, consider the program at Rend Lake College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rend Lake College sits in Ina, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Rend Lake College.
Studying Online at Rend Lake College
Distance learning is available at Rend Lake College. Among 2,015 students, 205 (10%) studied exclusively online and 814 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Rend Lake College
Students who complete Rend Lake College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 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 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Rend Lake College take home a median $26,873, compared with $33,857 for all Rend Lake College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Rend Lake College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Rend Lake College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (49).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Rend Lake College
Among the 2 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Rend Lake College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Rend Lake College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Rend Lake 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 Rend Lake College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Rend Lake College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 28 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Rend Lake College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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.