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Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma programs in California

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and undergraduate certificate or diploma credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$72,975Median year-4 earnings

$9,500Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1San Joaquin Valley College-ModestoSalida · $9,500 federal debt$72,975 2San Joaquin Valley College-OntarioOntario · $9,500 federal debt$72,975 3San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education CenterFresno · $9,500 federal debt$72,975 4San Joaquin Valley College-BakersfieldBakersfield · $9,500 federal debt$72,975 5San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia · $9,500 federal debt$72,975

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

49-9012Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

State median wage: $100,260
Middle 50% wage range: $78,860–$130,800
State employment: 4,310
Projected growth: +4.3%
Annual openings: 3,600

10th–90th percentile: $60,360–$137,030

47-4021Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

State median wage: $141,180
Middle 50% wage range: $120,900–$161,230
State employment: 1,910
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 1,900

10th–90th percentile: $74,670–$173,920

49-3042Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

State median wage: $78,550
Middle 50% wage range: $63,830–$94,620
State employment: 20,080
Projected growth: +6.7%
Annual openings: 15,000

10th–90th percentile: $47,880–$129,310

49-9044Millwrights

State median wage: $77,950
Middle 50% wage range: $61,310–$109,190
State employment: 2,230
Projected growth: +0.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $49,340–$127,890

49-9081Wind Turbine Service Technicians

State median wage: $77,910
Middle 50% wage range: $64,980–$100,880
State employment: 400
Projected growth: +29.5%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $59,980–$114,270

49-9045Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

State median wage: $77,220
Middle 50% wage range: $77,220–$108,670
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: -13.7%
Annual openings: 100

10th–90th percentile: $58,210–$108,670

49-9041Industrial Machinery Mechanics

State median wage: $74,400
Middle 50% wage range: $59,360–$90,500
State employment: 26,830
Projected growth: +17.8%
Annual openings: 44,400

10th–90th percentile: $47,880–$107,700

49-3043Rail Car Repairers

State median wage: $68,370
Middle 50% wage range: $64,190–$86,440
State employment: 700
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,600

10th–90th percentile: $49,910–$115,840

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto	Salida	$72,975	$9,500
2	San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario	Ontario	$72,975	$9,500
3	San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center	Fresno	$72,975	$9,500
4	San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$72,975	$9,500
5	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	Visalia	$72,975	$9,500

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians in California

What do Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates earn in California?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $72,975 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $9,500 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.