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Vehicle Repair Schools in California

6,961 students earned Vehicle Repair degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Vehicle Repair is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Vehicle Repair Majors in California

Vehicle Repair majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,425
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,334
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,334
Associate Degree 2,180
Bachelor’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In California, a vehicle repair major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of vehicle repair majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 54.9%
  • White: 14.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 16.9%
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Jobs for Vehicle Repair Grads in California

182,780 people in the state and 1,978,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to vehicle repair.

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Wages for Vehicle Repair Jobs in California

Vehicle Repair grads earn an average of $46,460 in the state and $45,330 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer vehicle repair degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

515 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,232 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $24,377. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,867 a year.

390 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 57 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,572 a year. An average student at UTI Rancho Cucamonga will pay a net price of $21,169.

368 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,105 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

324 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,341 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,421. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
319 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,736.

#6

Cypress College

Cypress
144 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

#7

Victor Valley College

Victorville
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,967 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,987. Graduates earn an average $28,844 after graduation.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
199 Total Students

In their early career, Spartan College - Inland Empire grads earn an average salary of $58,530. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,283. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

De Anza College

Cupertino
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,706 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,163 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,740. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

#10

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,204 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,012 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Vehicle Repair Careers in CA

Some of the careers vehicle repair majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Bicycle Repairers 14% $30,980
Bus and Truck Mechanics 13% $54,830
Motorcycle Mechanics 13% $45,840
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 12% $70,980
Transportation Equipment Painters 10% $40,980
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 10% $73,820
Automotive Body Repairers 9% $48,830
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 9% $76,890
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 8% $44,810
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 8% $29,430
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 8% $42,020
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $45,840
Avionics Technicians 5% $71,570
Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics 4% $37,260
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers -15% $48,660
Engine and Machine Assemblers -20% $36,690
Vehicle Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers -21% $36,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to vehicle repair.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 2,082
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 956
Heavy Equipment Maintenance 270
Precision Systems Maintenance 36

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