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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Shelton State Community College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at Shelton State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shelton State Community College is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Studying Online at Shelton State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Shelton State Community College. Among 4,601 students, 1,628 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,356 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Shelton State Community College
Students who complete Shelton State Community 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,627 |
| 2 years | $52,013 |
| 3 years | $58,057 |
| 4 years | $52,667 |
| 5 years | $78,700 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Shelton State Community College take home a median $52,667, compared with $38,796 for all Shelton State Community College graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Shelton State Community College go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.