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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Western Dakota Technical College
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Western Dakota Technical College is located in Rapid City, SD.
Studying Online at Western Dakota Technical College
Many students take online classes at Western Dakota Technical College. Among 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Western Dakota Technical College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 84 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #71 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #554 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Western Dakota Technical College
Students who complete Western Dakota Technical College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,609 |
| 3 years | $36,674 |
| 5 years | $57,387 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Western Dakota Technical College is $15,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Western Dakota Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.