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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Southwest Mississippi Community College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, consider the program at Southwest Mississippi Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Mississippi Community College sits in Summit, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
Studying Online at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwest Mississippi Community College. Of 1,758 students, 158 (9%) studied exclusively online and 669 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Southwest Mississippi Community College
Those who finish Southwest Mississippi Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,857 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Southwest Mississippi Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Southwest Mississippi Community College are 9% women (1) and 91% men (10).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Of the 11 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Southwest Mississippi Community College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Mississippi 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 Southwest Mississippi Community College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Southwest Mississippi Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 4 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Southwest Mississippi Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, 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
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