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Mechanic & Repair Technologies in Virginia

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Virginia

In 2021-2022, 1,723 students earned their Mechanic & Repair Technologies degrees in VA.

A Mechanic & Repair Technologies major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors in Virginia

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 730
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 716
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 716
Associate Degree 277

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a mechanic & repair technologies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mechanic & repair technologies majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 108,460 people employed in jobs related to a mechanic & repair technologies degree, compared to 3,905,560 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Jobs in Virginia

In this state, mechanic & repair technologies grads earn an average of $50,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $46,460.

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Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Programs in VA

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer mechanic & repair technologies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk
138 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

In their early career, Tidewater Tech-Trades grads earn an average salary of $33,915. An average student at Tidewater Tech-Trades will pay a net price of $25,042. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Danville Community College

Danville
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 42% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake

Norfolk
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
224 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $26,052.

#7

Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Manassas

Manassas
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
244 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,850. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,386 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,160.

#8

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 30% of the teachers are full time.

#10

CET, Alexandria

Alexandria
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
82 Total Students

An average student at CET, Alexandria will pay a net price of $24,351. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Careers in VA

Some of the careers mechanic & repair technologies majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Bicycle Repairers 21% $30,120
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $47,290
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 12% $49,970
Avionics Technicians 11% $66,980
Bus and Truck Mechanics 11% $47,110
Automotive Body Repairers 11% $45,850
Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics 10% $34,940
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 10% $43,160
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 9% $66,710
Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers 9% $58,610
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $69,190
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics 8% $52,830
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 7% $54,950
Transportation Equipment Painters 7% $51,470
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 7% $50,940
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 6% $70,140
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $45,640
Electric Motor, and Power Tool Repairers 6% $44,640
Millwrights 6% $50,510
Machinery Maintenance Workers 5% $48,290
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 4% $44,220
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 3% $55,040
Rail Car Repairers 3% $65,210
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 1% $43,310
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 0% $39,030
Motorcycle Mechanics 0% $38,990
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers -4% $62,140
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners -6% $37,450
Engine and Machine Assemblers -20% $29,180
Vehicle Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers -41% $35,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mechanic & repair technologies.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Personal & Culinary Services 1,482
Precision Production 812
Transportation & Materials Moving 566
Construction Trades 510

View all majors related to Mechanic & Repair Technologies

View Nationwide Mechanic & Repair Technologies Report

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