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Undergraduate Certificates in Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Education Levels of Equipment Maintenance Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2,648 students earned their undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in equipment maintenance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 4,247 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,648 |
| Associate Degree | 1,541 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Equipment Maintenance Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance is $42,607. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,355 to a high of $48,255.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance is $9,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $10,741 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,400.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $107.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in equipment maintenance. About 94.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,500 |
| Women | 148 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of equipment maintenance undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 286 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 398 |
| White | 1,754 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 149 |
Most Popular Equipment Maintenance Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 254 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for equipment maintenance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 people received their undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance from Lincoln Tech - Nashville. About 4% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for equipment maintenance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in equipment maintenance. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 3% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Philadelphia Technician Training comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in equipment maintenance. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at Philadelphia Technician Training Institute. About 11% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 people received their undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Of these students, 2% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gadsden State Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The equipment maintenance program at Gadsden State Community College awarded 56 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 4% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for equipment maintenance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 people received their undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance from SKYCTC. Of these students, 2% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The equipment maintenance program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville awarded 49 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
College of the Sequoias is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at College of the Sequoias. About 6% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Somerset Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The equipment maintenance program at Somerset Community College awarded 47 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 4% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for equipment maintenance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at TCAT - Morristown.
The 11th most popular school in the country for equipment maintenance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McMinnville. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at TCAT - McMinnville.
The 13th most popular school in the country for equipment maintenance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Bridgerland Technical College. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at Bridgerland ATC. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in equipment maintenance. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The equipment maintenance program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro awarded 33 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 10% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
MIAT College of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in equipment maintenance. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 people received their undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance from MIAT College of Technology. About 6% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for equipment maintenance majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Southern Crescent Technical College. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at Southern Crescent Technical College. Of these students, 13% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lanier Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance. The equipment maintenance program at Lanier Technical College awarded 32 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Itawamba Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in equipment maintenance. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The equipment maintenance program at Itawamba Community College awarded 30 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Gateway Community and Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in equipment maintenance. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 people received their undergraduate certificate in equipment maintenance from Gateway. Of these students, 11% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Newbern comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in equipment maintenance. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 undergraduate certificates were handed out to equipment maintenance majors at TCAT - Newbern. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Equipment Maintenance Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance | 2,189 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 424 |
| Other Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 35 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to equipment maintenance that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 27,313 |
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| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 1,814 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 836 |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 181 |
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.
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