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Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance at Wilkes Community College
If you are interested in studying Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance, consider the program at Wilkes Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wilkes Community College is in Wilkesboro, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 heavy vehicle & truck maintenance degrees were granted at Wilkes Community College.
Online Class Availability at Wilkes Community College
Distance learning is available at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance Rankings at Wilkes Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wilkes Community College’s Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 34 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 50 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance graduates at Wilkes Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance graduates at Wilkes Community College are 3% women (1) and 97% men (28).
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance Associate’s Program at Wilkes Community College
Of the 3 associate’s heavy vehicle & truck maintenance graduates at Wilkes Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance Graduates
Graduates of the Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance program at Wilkes Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
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.