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Mechanic & Repair Technologies in South Carolina

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in South Carolina

1,211 students earned Mechanic & Repair Technologies degrees in South Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

A Mechanic & Repair Technologies major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors in South Carolina

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 803
Associate Degree 268
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 140
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 140

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Grads in South Carolina

There are 59,640 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 South Carolina

Mechanic & Repair Technologies grads earn an average of $40,720 in the state and $46,460 nationwide.

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

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,596. In their early career, Piedmont Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,247.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,376 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,234.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,344. 95% of students get financical aid.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, York Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,976. A typical student attending York Technical College will pay a net price of $5,600.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,057. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

In their early career, Horry-Georgetown Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,194. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,565. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, Fortis College - Columbia grads earn an average salary of $30,440. 20% of the teachers are full time.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 26% $39,710
Bicycle Repairers 22% $27,320
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers 21% $37,910
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 17% $44,570
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 16% $53,360
Bus and Truck Mechanics 16% $42,670
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 13% $60,140
Transportation Equipment Painters 13% $41,970
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 12% $42,770
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 12% $47,950
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 12% $59,400
Millwrights 12% $46,850
Electric Motor, and Power Tool Repairers 11% $35,740
Rail Car Repairers 11% $45,790
Elevator Installers and Repairers 11% $63,700
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 11% $55,100
Machinery Maintenance Workers 11% $49,950
Avionics Technicians 11% $60,590
Automotive Body Repairers 10% $37,210
Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics 10% $32,650
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 9% $45,990
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 9% $37,750
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 7% $36,250
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers 7% $51,920
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 7% $35,370
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 5% $0
Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers 4% $53,330
Motorcycle Mechanics 3% $32,230
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 2% $34,900
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 2% $39,290
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 2% $34,140
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 0% $37,490
Home Appliance Repairers -5% $32,840
Engine and Machine Assemblers -14% $37,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Personal & Culinary Services 1,802
Precision Production 1,206
Transportation & Materials Moving 327
Construction Trades 303

View all majors related to Mechanic & Repair Technologies

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