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Certificate (2-4 years)+46% vs national median408 grads tracked

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Mesabi Range College

Ranked 1st of 25 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$55,261
middle 50%: $37,368 – $87,170
Median · 5 years out
$85,102
middle 50%: $55,968 – $110,530
Median · 10 years out
$94,247
middle 50%: $55,935 – $111,872

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Mesabi Range College's certificate (2-4 years) program in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians earn a median $55,261 one year after graduating, rising to $94,247 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 46% above the national median of $58,298 for this field, ranking 1st of 25 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
5.1 yrs
≈ $5,782 total interest

Same major at other universities

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Portland Community College
$63,786 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$63,451 · 5 yrs out
Lane Community College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Dakota County Technical College
$62,119 · 5 yrs out
Riverland Community College
$60,696 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Mesabi Range College

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$97,859 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$97,859 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$85,102 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$70,527 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$63,723 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$63,723 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$57,471 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out

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