# Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

> A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles and mobile equipment.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/programs/vehicle-maintenance-and-repair-technologies-technicians
- CIP code: 47.06 (Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians)
- Colleges offering it: 668 at its most common degree level

## Outcomes by degree level (College Scorecard, 2025)

| Degree level | Colleges | Median earnings 1 yr | Median earnings 4 yrs | Median federal debt |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Certificate | 668 | $44,816 | $50,593 | $9,500 |
| Associate's | 606 | $48,747 | $60,086 | $12,000 |
| Bachelor's | 20 | $77,491 | $80,280 | $21,986 |
| Master's | 3 | $93,613 | not reported | not reported |
| Graduate/professional certificate | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Colleges whose graduates earn the most (Bachelor's)

Only programs with at least 10 graduates are listed.

| College | Location | Median earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: |
| [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide](https://www.collegesref.com/college/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-worldwide-910) | Daytona Beach, FL | $87,797 | $21,986 |
| [SUNY Morrisville](https://www.collegesref.com/college/suny-morrisville-2657) | Morrisville, NY | $61,351 | not reported |

## Related careers (NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk)

- [Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/electrical-and-electronics-installers-and-repairers-transportation-equipment): $84,890 median pay
- [Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians): $82,890 median pay
- [Avionics Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/avionics-technicians): $82,280 median pay
- [Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/aircraft-mechanics-and-service-technicians): $79,870 median pay
- [First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/first-line-supervisors-of-mechanics-installers-and-repairers): $79,860 median pay
- [Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/insurance-appraisers-auto-damage): $78,240 median pay
- [Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/aircraft-structure-surfaces-rigging-and-systems-assemblers): $65,380 median pay
- [Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/bus-and-truck-mechanics-and-diesel-engine-specialists): $61,770 median pay
- [Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/motorboat-mechanics-and-service-technicians): $57,550 median pay
- [Automotive Body and Related Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/automotive-body-and-related-repairers): $54,890 median pay
- [Engine and Other Machine Assemblers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/engine-and-other-machine-assemblers): $53,710 median pay
- [Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/recreational-vehicle-service-technicians): $52,000 median pay
- [Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics): $50,620 median pay
- [Motorcycle Mechanics](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/motorcycle-mechanics): $48,580 median pay
- [Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/electronic-equipment-installers-and-repairers-motor-vehicles): $48,420 median pay
- [Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/coating-painting-and-spraying-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders): $48,250 median pay
- [Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/outdoor-power-equipment-and-other-small-engine-mechanics): $47,880 median pay
- [Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/automotive-glass-installers-and-repairers): $47,630 median pay
- [Bicycle Repairers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/bicycle-repairers): $42,780 median pay

## More in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

- [Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/heating-air-conditioning-ventilation-and-refrigeration-maintenance-technology-technician-hac-hacr-hvac-hvacr): 415 colleges
- [Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/heavy-industrial-equipment-maintenance-technologies-technicians): 273 colleges
- [Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/electrical-electronics-maintenance-and-repair-technologies-technicians): 267 colleges
- [Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians-other): 38 colleges
- [Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/precision-systems-maintenance-and-repair-technologies-technicians): 26 colleges
- Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians: 14 colleges
- Mechanics and Repairers, General: 11 colleges

## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/