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Vehicle Repair in South Carolina

Vehicle Repair Schools in South Carolina

337 Vehicle Repair students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

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 South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 191
Associate Degree 114
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Vehicle Repair Grads in South Carolina

There are 29,160 people in the state and 1,978,690 people in the nation working in vehicle repair jobs.

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Wages for Vehicle Repair Jobs in South Carolina

Vehicle Repair grads earn an average of $39,950 in the state and $45,330 nationwide.

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

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,376 after graduation.

#2

Midlands Technical College

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,030. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,702. In their early career, Florence-Darlington Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,495. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

In their early career, TCTC grads earn an average salary of $33,921. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,247 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 48% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Spartanburg Community College will pay a net price of $2,565. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. This public school has an average net price of $4,707. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,640 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Vehicle Repair Careers in SC

Some of the careers vehicle repair majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Bicycle Repairers 22% $27,320
Bus and Truck Mechanics 16% $42,670
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 13% $60,140
Transportation Equipment Painters 13% $41,970
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 12% $59,400
Avionics Technicians 11% $60,590
Automotive Body Repairers 10% $37,210
Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics 10% $32,650
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 9% $37,750
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 7% $35,370
Motorcycle Mechanics 3% $32,230
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 2% $34,140
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 0% $37,490
Engine and Machine Assemblers -14% $37,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling 307
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 262
Heavy Equipment Maintenance 208
Other Mechanic Technologies 85
Precision Systems Maintenance 48

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