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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Southeast Technical College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Southeast Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeast Technical College sits in Sioux Falls, SD.
Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Technical College
Distance learning is available at Southeast Technical College. Of 2,659 students, 519 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Southeast Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Southeast Technical College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 810 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #76 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #564 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Southeast Technical College
Graduates of Southeast Technical 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 | $41,144 |
| 2 years | $40,778 |
| 3 years | $43,838 |
| 4 years | $50,145 |
| 5 years | $55,085 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Southeast Technical College take home a median $50,145, compared with $44,075 for all Southeast Technical College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Southeast Technical College stands at $12,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Southeast Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.