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Associate Degree in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Associate Degrees in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

22,294 Yearly Graduations
$38,171 Median Salary
$12,000 Median Debt
There are 787 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 38 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of mechanic & repair technologies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors

In 2021-2022, 22,294 associate degrees were awarded to mechanic & repair technologies majors. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mechanic & repair technologies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 45,124
Basic Certificate 38,070
Associate Degree 22,294
Bachelor’s Degree 222

Earnings of Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies is $38,171. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $33,979 to a high of $44,002.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies is $12,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,336 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,000.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $214.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in mechanic & repair technologies. About 91.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 20,407
Women 1,887
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The racial-ethnic distribution of mechanic & repair technologies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 790
Black or African American 1,644
Hispanic or Latino 4,853
White 11,963
International Students 219
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,825
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There are 787 colleges that offer an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

721 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Northwestern Ohio tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mechanic & repair technologies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,797 per year. The mechanic & repair technologies program at University of Northwestern Ohio awarded 721 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

#2

Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, Arizona
650 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for mechanic & repair technologies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sonoran Desert Institute. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 650 people received their associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Sonoran Desert Institute. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.

630 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for mechanic & repair technologies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Avondale. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 630 people received their associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies from UTI Avondale. About 2% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
507 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Georgia Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 507 people received their associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies from CGTC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

495 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Universal Technical Institute - Dallas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The mechanic & repair technologies program at Universal Technical Institute - Dallas awarded 495 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

361 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Universal Technical Institute - Orlando is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 361 associate degrees were handed out to mechanic & repair technologies majors at UTI Orlando. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.

336 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for mechanic & repair technologies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 336 associate degrees were handed out to mechanic & repair technologies majors at UTI Sacramento. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.

#8

Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga, California
305 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 305 associate degrees were handed out to mechanic & repair technologies majors at UTI Rancho Cucamonga. Of these students, 3% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

247 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State Technical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 247 people received their associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies from TSTC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#10

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
244 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 244 people received their associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Columbus Technical College. About 80% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Western Technical College

El Paso, Texas
242 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The mechanic & repair technologies program at Western Technical College awarded 242 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
234 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 234 people received their associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.

206 Yearly Graduations
3% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 206 associate degrees were handed out to mechanic & repair technologies majors at UTI Long Beach. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.

#14

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, Missouri
171 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ranken Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The mechanic & repair technologies program at Ranken Technical College awarded 171 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.

165 Yearly Graduations
4% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

State Technical College of Missouri is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The mechanic & repair technologies program at State Technical College of Missouri awarded 165 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.

157 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 associate degrees were handed out to mechanic & repair technologies majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Of these students, 5% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
151 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeast Community College Area comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mechanic & repair technologies. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The mechanic & repair technologies program at Southeast Community College Area awarded 151 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 2% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

150 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for mechanic & repair technologies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The mechanic & repair technologies program at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology awarded 150 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#19

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
146 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for mechanic & repair technologies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania College of Technology. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 associate degrees were handed out to mechanic & repair technologies majors at Penn College. About 5% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

146 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for mechanic & repair technologies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. The mechanic & repair technologies program at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology awarded 146 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 9% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 15,020
Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 2,032
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 1,570
Heavy Equipment Maintenance 1,541
Precision Systems Maintenance 1,049

Below are some popular majors that are similar to mechanic & repair technologies that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Personal & Culinary Services 9,770
Construction Trades 6,237
Precision Production 5,070
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,964

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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