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Basic Certificates in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Education Levels of Vehicle Repair Majors
In 2021-2022, 20,908 basic certificates were awarded to vehicle repair majors. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for vehicle repair majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in vehicle repair. About 92.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,235 |
| Women | 1,673 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of vehicle repair basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 724 |
| Black or African American | 1,863 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,810 |
| White | 10,837 |
| International Students | 164 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,510 |
Most Popular Vehicle Repair Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 523 colleges that offer a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Jefferson Community and Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 419 basic certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College. About 8% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Spokane Community College. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at Spokane Community College awarded 382 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 7% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gateway Community and Technical College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at Gateway Community and Technical College awarded 334 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 325 basic certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 6% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Centro College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Roughly 69,100 attend the school each year. The vehicle repair program at El Centro College awarded 313 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 285 people received their basic certificate in vehicle repair from Tulsa Tech. About 9% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Antelope Valley College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 249 basic certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Antelope Valley College. About 28% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maysville Community and Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 245 basic certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Maysville Community and Technical College. About 5% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College awarded 240 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 7% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 234 basic certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Central Community College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
St Philip's College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at St Philip's College awarded 215 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chattahoochee Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 215 people received their basic certificate in vehicle repair from Chattahoochee Technical College. About 6% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Savannah Technical College. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The vehicle repair program at Savannah Technical College awarded 210 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 13% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Truckee Meadows Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 209 people received their basic certificate in vehicle repair from Truckee Meadows Community College. Of these students, 7% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hazard Community and Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in vehicle repair. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 207 basic certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Hazard Community and Technical College. About 5% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in vehicle repair. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 185 people received their basic certificate in vehicle repair from GTC. Of these students, 3% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Somerset Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 basic certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at SCC.
Wilkes Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The vehicle repair program at Wilkes Community College awarded 178 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Central Georgia Technical College. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 177 people received their basic certificate in vehicle repair from CGTC. Of these students, 7% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in vehicle repair. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 168 people received their basic certificate in vehicle repair from Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
Vehicle Repair Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 13,640 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 2,532 |
| Collision & Repair Technology | 1,553 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technology | 967 |
| Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance | 701 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to vehicle repair that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling | 7,684 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 4,711 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 4,247 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 300 |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 130 |
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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