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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Southwestern Illinois College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at Southwestern Illinois College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Illinois College is in Belleville, IL.
Studying Online at Southwestern Illinois College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Illinois College. Among 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Illinois College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 39 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #24 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 107 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #246 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Southwestern Illinois College
Students who complete Southwestern Illinois 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 | $37,204 |
| 2 years | $32,516 |
| 3 years | $37,240 |
| 4 years | $46,972 |
| 5 years | $46,055 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $46,972, compared with $40,756 for all Southwestern Illinois College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Southwestern Illinois College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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