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Certificate (1-2 years)-12% vs national median66 grads tracked

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Capital Area Technical College

Ranked 138th of 179 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,883
middle 50%: $25,504 – $43,384
Median · 5 years out
$46,994
middle 50%: $34,693 – $62,260
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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

Graduates of Capital Area Technical College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians earn a median $32,883 one year after graduating, rising to $46,994 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $53,107 for this field, ranking 138th of 179 reporting programs.

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
9.5 yrs
≈ $10,995 total interest

Same major at other universities

Montana State University - Billings
$47,315 · 5 yrs out
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
$47,270 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Community College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Ridgewater College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Linn-Benton Community College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Aims Community College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Baton Rouge Community College
$46,891 · 5 yrs out
Northern Maine Community College
$46,878 · 5 yrs out
Hawaii Community College
$46,412 · 5 yrs out
New River Community College
$46,394 · 5 yrs out
Southside Virginia Community College
$46,298 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 5
$46,171 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Capital Area Technical College

Construction Trades, General (Certificate)
$74,729 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$48,943 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$47,224 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$46,634 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$38,174 · 5 yrs out
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services (Certificate)
$30,550 · 5 yrs out
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies (Certificate)
$28,722 · 5 yrs out

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