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Associate Degrees in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Education Levels of Vehicle Repair Majors
In 2021-2022, 15,020 earned their associate degree in vehicle repair. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in vehicle repair at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 27,313 |
| Basic Certificate | 20,908 |
| Associate Degree | 15,020 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 180 |
Earnings of Vehicle Repair Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in vehicle repair is $37,176. 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 $33,282 to a high of $41,605.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in vehicle repair 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, $17,331 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,833.
The median monthly payment of a vehicle repair graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $214.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in vehicle repair. About 93.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14,013 |
| Women | 1,007 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of vehicle repair associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 614 |
| Black or African American | 871 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,811 |
| White | 7,233 |
| International Students | 191 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,300 |
Most Popular Vehicle Repair Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 633 colleges that offer an associate degree in vehicle repair. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Northwestern Ohio tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for vehicle repair 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 vehicle repair program at University of Northwestern Ohio awarded 706 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 6% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Avondale. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 630 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Avondale. Of these students, 2% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universal Technical Institute - Dallas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The vehicle repair program at Universal Technical Institute - Dallas awarded 495 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universal Technical Institute - Orlando comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 361 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Orlando. About 3% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 336 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from UTI Sacramento. About 2% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 305 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Rancho Cucamonga. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
Western Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 242 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Western Technical College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 225 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at TSTC. About 5% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 206 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Long Beach. About 3% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The vehicle repair program at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology awarded 148 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Of these students, 9% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southeast Community College Area comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 131 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Southeast Community College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 2% were women.
Southwest University at El Paso is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from Southwest University at El Paso. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Hallmark University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Hallmark. Of these students, 7% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Alfred State. About 6% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at New England Tech. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 99 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,276 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 associate degrees were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in vehicle repair. 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. The vehicle repair program at Pennsylvania College of Technology awarded 94 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
Lake Area Technical Institute is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in vehicle repair. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 people received their associate degree in vehicle repair from LATI. Of these students, 3% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vehicle Repair Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 8,599 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 2,459 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technology | 1,598 |
| Collision & Repair Technology | 552 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology | 526 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to vehicle repair that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling | 2,032 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 1,570 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 1,541 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 1,049 |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 873 |
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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