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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Shelton State Community College
If you are interested in studying Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, consider the program at Shelton State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shelton State Community College is in Tuscaloosa, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Shelton State Community College.
Studying Online at Shelton State Community College
Many students take online classes 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 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Shelton State Community College
Graduates of Shelton State Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,243 |
| 2 years | $46,321 |
| 3 years | $47,874 |
| 4 years | $52,667 |
| 5 years | $67,520 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Shelton State Community College earn a median of $52,667, compared with $38,796 for all Shelton State Community College graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Shelton State Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Shelton State Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (59).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Shelton State Community College
Of the 11 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Shelton State Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Shelton State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 27% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Shelton State Community College, below 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 Shelton State Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Shelton State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 34 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Shelton State Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.