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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Southwestern Michigan College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Michigan College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southwestern Michigan College is located in Dowagiac, MI.
Studying Online at Southwestern Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Michigan College. Among 2,000 students, 229 (11%) studied exclusively online and 738 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Southwestern Michigan College
Graduates of Southwestern Michigan 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $31,839 |
| 4 years | $49,166 |
| 5 years | $64,019 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Southwestern Michigan College take home a median $49,166, compared with $43,537 for all Southwestern Michigan College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Southwestern Michigan College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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