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

Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

9Programs reporting earnings

$60,037Median year-4 earnings

$17,209Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Colorado

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

1Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyBroomfield · $17,428 federal debt$83,282 2Northeastern Junior CollegeSterling · Debt not reported$70,530 3Community College of AuroraAurora · Debt not reported$68,677 4Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton · Debt not reported$60,131 5Lincoln College of Technology-DenverDenver · $12,000 federal debt$60,037 6Front Range Community CollegeWestminster · Debt not reported$55,939 7Pikes Peak State CollegeColorado Springs · Debt not reported$46,350 8Intellitec College-Grand JunctionGrand Junction · $20,487 federal debt$40,715 9Intellitec College-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs · $17,209 federal debt$40,289

CAREER CONTEXT IN CO

What related occupations pay in Colorado

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: $61,280
Middle 50% wage range: $46,170–$78,300
State employment: 12,300
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $39,550–$93,830

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

State median wage: $83,260
Middle 50% wage range: $68,030–$102,320
State employment: 13,590
Projected growth: +4.1%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $57,300–$127,250

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

State median wage: $70,870
Middle 50% wage range: $45,860–$77,390
State employment: 160
Projected growth: -5.6%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $37,030–$89,630

49-3011Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $82,080
Middle 50% wage range: $75,270–$103,300
State employment: 2,690
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 11,400

10th–90th percentile: $60,960–$130,160

49-3031Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

State median wage: $70,480
Middle 50% wage range: $59,300–$79,780
State employment: 4,600
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 24,400

10th–90th percentile: $47,450–$96,450

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $57,050
Middle 50% wage range: $49,460–$75,220
State employment: 50
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $48,160–$83,610

17-3021Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $98,990
Middle 50% wage range: $97,190–$131,610
State employment: 660
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $84,150–$131,670

49-2093Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

State median wage: $96,680
Middle 50% wage range: $80,450–$105,780
State employment: 70
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 500

10th–90th percentile: $62,110–$120,780

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Colorado; 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	Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology	Broomfield	$83,282	$17,428
2	Northeastern Junior College	Sterling	$70,530	Not available
3	Community College of Aurora	Aurora	$68,677	Not available
4	Arapahoe Community College	Littleton	$60,131	Not available
5	Lincoln College of Technology-Denver	Denver	$60,037	$12,000
6	Front Range Community College	Westminster	$55,939	Not available
7	Pikes Peak State College	Colorado Springs	$46,350	Not available
8	Intellitec College-Grand Junction	Grand Junction	$40,715	$20,487
9	Intellitec College-Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs	$40,289	$17,209

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 Colorado

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

Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,037 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,209 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Colorado colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.