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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Southern Maine Community College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Southern Maine Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Maine Community College is in South Portland, ME.
Online Class Availability at Southern Maine Community College
Many students take online classes at Southern Maine Community College. Of 7,900 students, 1,866 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Southern Maine Community College
Students who complete Southern Maine Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,346 |
| 3 years | $52,055 |
| 4 years | $55,542 |
| 5 years | $60,742 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Southern Maine Community College take home a median $55,542, compared with $46,130 for all Southern Maine Community College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Southern Maine Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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