Certificate (1-2 years)-9% vs national median266 grads tracked
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Leeward Community College
Ranked 125th of 179 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,525
middle 50%: $22,616 – $37,592
Median · 5 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $36,287 – $61,969
Median · 10 years out
$65,353
middle 50%: $48,487 – $97,992
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Mechanic and repair technology graduates start at $28.5k. Median earnings reach $65.4k by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $11,027 total interest
Same major at other universities
Stark State College
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
Lincoln Land Community College
$49,561 · 5 yrs out
Kaskaskia College
$49,539 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
$48,593 · 5 yrs out
Middle Georgia State University
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Sauk Valley Community College
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Lake Superior College
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii Maui College
$48,315 · 5 yrs out
Lewis and Clark Community College
$48,096 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$47,939 · 5 yrs out
State Technical College of Missouri
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Leeward Community College
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Natural Sciences (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Certificate)
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,539 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,539 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Associate)
$48,121 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$47,640 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Certificate)
$46,948 · 5 yrs out
Related fields of study
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Compare universities
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Compare universities
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Compare universities
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Compare universities
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
Compare universities
Mechanics and Repairers, General
Compare universities