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Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies is offered at 1,196 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. This degree is more popular with male students, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 121,176 people earned theirMechanic & Repair Technologies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanic & Repair Technologies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 47,675 |
| Associate’s Degree | 24,298 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 203 |
| Master’s Degree | 44,455 |
Earnings of Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies of $43,209 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,652 |
| 4 years | $43,209 |
| 5 years | $48,994 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mechanic & Repair Technologies students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 91.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44,911 |
| Women | 4,066 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,103 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 1,672 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,559 | 29.7% |
| Black or African American | 5,575 | 11.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 476 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,612 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1,606 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 288 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,273 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanic & Repair Technologies students seeking a basic certificate is Sonoran Desert Institute. This school awarded 2,121 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,654 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,127 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
WyoTech is a popular choice for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,095 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. This school awarded 1,044 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is a popular choice for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,022 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 996 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 909 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. This school awarded 856 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mech-Tech College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. This school awarded 820 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth is a popular choice for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 791 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Somerset Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 762 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northwestern Ohio comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 735 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. is a popular choice for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 730 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 681 people received their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. This school awarded 678 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universal Technical Institute-Canton comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. This school awarded 672 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College is a popular choice for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 665 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan Community College Area comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies. This school awarded 652 basic certificates in Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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