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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Walla Walla Community College
If you plan to study Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, take a look at what Walla Walla Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Walla Walla Community College is located in Walla Walla, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Walla Walla Community College.
Online Class Availability at Walla Walla Community College
Many students take online classes at Walla Walla Community College. Of 2,967 students, 793 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 752 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Walla Walla Community College
Rankings can help you compare Walla Walla Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 122 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #67 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #250 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Walla Walla Community College
Graduates of Walla Walla Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,346 |
| 2 years | $32,569 |
| 3 years | $40,272 |
| 4 years | $45,994 |
| 5 years | $50,578 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Walla Walla Community College take home a median $45,994, compared with $44,171 for all Walla Walla Community College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Walla Walla Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Walla Walla Community College are 5% women (2) and 95% men (36).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Walla Walla Community College
Of the 24 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Walla Walla Community College, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Walla Walla Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Walla Walla Community College, lower than 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 Walla Walla Community College
This Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Walla Walla Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 2 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 16 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Those who complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Walla Walla Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.