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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at South Plains College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at South Plains College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Plains College is in Levelland, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at South Plains College
Online coursework is an option at South Plains College. Of 9,098 students, 3,019 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,268 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at South Plains College
These rankings give you a sense of how South Plains College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #19 of 61 |
| Best Value | Texas | #22 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 101 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 809 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 810 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from South Plains College
Those who finish South Plains College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,564 |
| 2 years | $35,039 |
| 3 years | $44,264 |
| 4 years | $48,026 |
| 5 years | $52,326 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from South Plains College take home a median $48,026, compared with $37,934 for all South Plains College graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at South Plains College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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