Associate-13% vs national median154 grads tracked
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Highland Community College
Ranked 174th of 231 associate programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$38,315
middle 50%: $28,036 – $52,460
Median · 5 years out
$52,283
middle 50%: $40,342 – $68,363
Median · 10 years out
$54,051
middle 50%: $34,473 – $71,084
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Highland Community College graduates in Mechanic and Repair Technologies earn a median of $38,315 in year one. Median salaries reach $52,283 at year five and $54,051 at 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
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,332 total interest
Same major at other universities
Illinois Valley Community College
$53,647 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$53,381 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Valley Community College District
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Northeast Texas Community College
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Lewis and Clark Community College
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Rogue Community College
$52,283 · 5 yrs out
North Iowa Area Community College
$52,194 · 5 yrs out
Paris Junior College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Southern Maine Community College
$52,008 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson College
$51,976 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Highland Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$71,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$67,989 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$66,303 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,346 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$58,197 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$58,100 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Certificate)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Ground Transportation (Certificate)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Associate)
$54,051 · 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