Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at Central Virginia Community College
Ranked 1st of 10 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Central Virginia Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians earn a median $70,870 one year after graduating, rising to $84,962 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 77% above the national median of $49,813 for this field, ranking 1st of 10 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.
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