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Associate-2% vs national median105 grads tracked

Mechanics and Repairers, General at West Virginia University - Parkersburg

Ranked 2nd of 3 associate programs in Mechanics and Repairers, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$45,014
middle 50%: $31,537 – $63,927
Median · 5 years out
$82,803
middle 50%: $52,989 – $118,430
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanics and Repairers, General (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of West Virginia University - Parkersburg's associate program in Mechanics and Repairers, General earn a median $45,014 one year after graduating, rising to $82,803 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $84,494 for this field, ranking 2nd of 3 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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.6 yrs
≈ $6,569 total interest

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