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Undergraduate Certificates in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Education Levels of Vehicle Repair Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27,313 students earned their undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair is $32,160. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,459 and the high is $36,401.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair is $11,000. 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, $13,211 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,086.
The median monthly payment of a vehicle repair graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $173.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. About 93.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25,442 |
| Women | 1,871 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of vehicle repair undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 839 |
| Black or African American | 2,822 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,832 |
| White | 12,231 |
| International Students | 195 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,394 |
Most Popular Vehicle Repair Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 794 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for vehicle repair students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Mech-Tech College. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 708 undergraduate certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Mech-Tech College. About 7% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universal Technical Institute - Orlando is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 602 undergraduate certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Orlando. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Universal Technical Institute - Houston. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 599 undergraduate certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Houston. Of these students, 6% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wyotech-Laramie comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 493 people received their undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair from Wyotech-Laramie. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Universal Technical Institute - Phoenix. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 489 people received their undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair from UTI Phoenix. About 6% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universal Technical Institute - Illinois is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The vehicle repair program at Universal Technical Institute - Illinois awarded 488 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay awarded 420 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 6% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is NASCAR Technical Institute. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 418 people received their undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair from NASCAR Technical Institute. Of these students, 5% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Universal Technical Institute - Exton. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 412 undergraduate certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at UTI Exton. About 5% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville awarded 346 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 6% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 322 undergraduate certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta. About 5% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The vehicle repair program at Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie awarded 315 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 8% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for vehicle repair majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Automeca Technical College - Bayamon. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 307 undergraduate certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Automeca Technical College - Bayamon. About 5% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln College of Technology - Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 295 undergraduate certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Denver. About 7% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield awarded 256 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 2% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 229 undergraduate certificates were handed out to vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Whitestone. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at Texas State Technical College awarded 213 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 3% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulsa Technology Center is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The vehicle repair program at Tulsa Technology Center awarded 205 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 9% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hinds Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The vehicle repair program at Hinds Community College awarded 194 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 3% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 179 people received their undergraduate certificate in vehicle repair from UTI Sacramento. About 4% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vehicle Repair Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 11,554 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technology | 4,562 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 3,670 |
| Collision & Repair Technology | 2,619 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology | 1,610 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to vehicle repair that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling | 12,175 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 2,648 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 1,814 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 836 |
| Other Mechanic Technologies | 181 |
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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