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Mechanic & Repair Technologies in Kentucky

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Kentucky

In 2021-2022, 5,686 students earned their Mechanic & Repair Technologies degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Mechanic & Repair Technologies is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors in Kentucky

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4,278
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 890
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 890
Associate Degree 518

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a mechanic & repair technologies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mechanic & repair technologies majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 86.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Grads in Kentucky

There are 56,230 people in the state and 3,905,560 people in the nation working in mechanic & repair technologies jobs.

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Wages for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Jobs in Kentucky

Mechanic & Repair Technologies grads earn an average of $44,830 in the state and $46,460 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer mechanic & repair technologies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

959 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,293 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

818 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,985 after earning their degree at this institution.

566 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

566 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

A typical student attending Gateway will pay a net price of $6,083. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

530 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,657 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,163. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

495 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,740.

470 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 95% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

300 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,111 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,739. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid.

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

In their early career, Big Sandy Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,837. A typical student attending Big Sandy Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $4,068. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Careers in KY

Some of the careers mechanic & repair technologies majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 14% $43,850
Millwrights 13% $54,010
Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics 12% $26,180
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 11% $51,890
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 11% $64,380
Electric Motor, and Power Tool Repairers 11% $37,240
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 10% $40,330
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 10% $38,390
Bus and Truck Mechanics 9% $42,680
Machinery Maintenance Workers 9% $47,280
Transportation Equipment Painters 9% $44,890
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 8% $47,160
Elevator Installers and Repairers 7% $58,820
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $59,970
Automotive Body Repairers 7% $42,040
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 6% $42,780
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 5% $47,180
Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers 5% $56,330
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $34,900
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 3% $35,400
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 3% $32,490
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 2% $31,820
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers 2% $49,850
Rail Car Repairers 2% $57,950
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 1% $37,770
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $57,480
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 0% $63,200
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 0% $59,630
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 0% $34,730
Motorcycle Mechanics -4% $34,290
Home Appliance Repairers -7% $38,250
Engine and Machine Assemblers -18% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mechanic & repair technologies.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Construction Trades 3,767
Precision Production 3,549
Personal & Culinary Services 1,362
Transportation & Materials Moving 323

View all majors related to Mechanic & Repair Technologies

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