Certificate (2-4 years)-9% vs national median220 grads tracked
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Northland Community and Technical College
Ranked 14th of 25 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$39,209
middle 50%: $31,104 – $52,989
Median · 5 years out
$53,243
middle 50%: $40,493 – $72,831
Median · 10 years out
$60,533
middle 50%: $46,663 – $79,787
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
Northland Community and Technical College certificate holders earn $39k in their first year. Median compensation reaches $61k 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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,048 total interest
Same major at other universities
Riverland Community College
$60,696 · 5 yrs out
Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
$59,307 · 5 yrs out
Century College
$58,609 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota North College
$58,516 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
$58,298 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
$54,679 · 5 yrs out
Pine Technical and Community College
$52,542 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Technical College - Bemidji
$52,435 · 5 yrs out
Alexandria Technical and Community College
$51,915 · 5 yrs out
South Central College
$50,265 · 5 yrs out
Hennepin Technical College
$50,186 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson College
$50,129 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northland Community and Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$71,541 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$71,338 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$71,084 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$70,441 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,953 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,899 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$64,741 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$62,393 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$60,286 · 5 yrs out
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