# Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's degree)

CIP 47.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/vehicle-maintenance-and-repair-technologies-technicians

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $78,712 across 7 colleges (middle half $76,241–$81,849); median federal debt $19,834
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, And Precision Technologies And Production: median $52,473 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics | 9% | $50,620 | 5% |
| Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Workers | 8% | $52,760 | 1.6% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters | 5% | $63,800 | 6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 5% | $87,520 | 0.5% |
| Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians | 4% | $79,870 | 5.4% |
| Maintenance And Repair Workers, General | 4% | $49,590 | 4.2% |
| Automotive Body And Related Repairers | 3% | $54,890 | 3.7% |
| Other Designers | 3% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (FL): $87,797
2. Southeastern Oklahoma State University (OK): $81,849
3. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (IL): $78,712
4. Western Michigan University (MI): $76,241
5. Moody Bible Institute (IL): $67,178
6. SUNY Morrisville (NY): $61,351

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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