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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at South Texas College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at South Texas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Texas College is located in McAllen, TX.
Online Class Availability at South Texas College
Online coursework is an option at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from South Texas College
Graduates of South Texas 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 | $26,612 |
| 2 years | $28,799 |
| 3 years | $35,408 |
| 4 years | $34,398 |
| 5 years | $37,818 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from South Texas College earn a median of $34,398, compared with $33,336 for all South Texas College graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at South Texas College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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