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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree programs in California

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$65,090Median year-4 earnings

$17,389Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

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

1San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education CenterFresno · $20,188 federal debt$75,468 2San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia · $20,188 federal debt$75,468 3Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana · Debt not reported$66,935 4Spartan College of Aeronautics & TechnologyInglewood · $23,609 federal debt$65,090 5Universal Technical Institute-Southern CaliforniaLong Beach · $17,389 federal debt$60,060 6Universal Technical Institute of California IncRancho Cucamonga · $17,389 federal debt$60,060 7Universal Technical Institute of Northern California IncSacramento · $17,368 federal debt$56,764

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.

49-3023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

State median wage: $64,980
Middle 50% wage range: $46,580–$77,060
State employment: 65,420
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $38,180–$95,280

49-1011First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

State median wage: $93,660
Middle 50% wage range: $72,910–$120,050
State employment: 51,670
Projected growth: +4.1%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $56,720–$154,820

51-2011Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

State median wage: $63,640
Middle 50% wage range: $60,130–$78,380
State employment: 2,930
Projected growth: -5.6%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $48,120–$94,280

49-3011Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $86,100
Middle 50% wage range: $68,390–$99,650
State employment: 12,590
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 11,400

10th–90th percentile: $53,860–$116,690

49-3031Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

State median wage: $73,950
Middle 50% wage range: $60,110–$84,740
State employment: 20,940
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 24,400

10th–90th percentile: $47,180–$96,730

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $62,330
Middle 50% wage range: $56,730–$73,600
State employment: 1,230
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $47,190–$81,320

17-3021Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $99,000
Middle 50% wage range: $81,560–$119,980
State employment: 1,560
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $71,990–$161,650

49-2091Avionics Technicians

State median wage: $92,480
Middle 50% wage range: $77,660–$106,950
State employment: 1,220
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $58,670–$126,600

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-Trades Education Center	Fresno	$75,468	$20,188
2	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	Visalia	$75,468	$20,188
3	Santa Ana College	Santa Ana	$66,935	Not available
4	Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology	Inglewood	$65,090	$23,609
5	Universal Technical Institute-Southern California	Long Beach	$60,060	$17,389
6	Universal Technical Institute of California Inc	Rancho Cucamonga	$60,060	$17,389
7	Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc	Sacramento	$56,764	$17,368

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

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians in California

What do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $65,090 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,389 among the 6 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-Trades Education Center has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.