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

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

$70,208Median year-4 earnings

$7,000Median federal debt

2Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

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

1Rock Valley CollegeRockford · Debt not reported$83,428 2Illinois Central CollegeEast Peoria · Debt not reported$79,029 3Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove · Debt not reported$70,429 4Parkland CollegeChampaign · $7,000 federal debt$70,208 5Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet · Debt not reported$69,595 6Kishwaukee CollegeMalta · Debt not reported$67,540 7Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose ParkMelrose Park · $19,016 federal debt$52,745

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

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: $49,170
Middle 50% wage range: $38,310–$73,640
State employment: 29,510
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $34,190–$91,200

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

State median wage: $83,180
Middle 50% wage range: $66,610–$105,300
State employment: 17,710
Projected growth: +4.1%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $52,740–$129,210

49-3011Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $81,680
Middle 50% wage range: $57,720–$126,500
State employment: 3,370
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 11,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,460–$130,950

49-3031Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

State median wage: $64,340
Middle 50% wage range: $53,640–$80,640
State employment: 11,320
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 24,400

10th–90th percentile: $44,760–$97,670

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $47,840
Middle 50% wage range: $45,330–$50,800
State employment: 360
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $38,630–$59,780

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

State median wage: $93,300
Middle 50% wage range: $67,230–$97,900
State employment: 140
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 500

10th–90th percentile: $67,160–$112,310

49-2091Avionics Technicians

State median wage: $81,170
Middle 50% wage range: $46,270–$82,200
State employment: 300
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $38,640–$130,700

13-1032Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

State median wage: $71,510
Middle 50% wage range: $61,570–$76,240
State employment: 560
Projected growth: -8.7%
Annual openings: 700

10th–90th percentile: $48,270–$94,280

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; 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	Rock Valley College	Rockford	$83,428	Not available
2	Illinois Central College	East Peoria	$79,029	Not available
3	Waubonsee Community College	Sugar Grove	$70,429	Not available
4	Parkland College	Champaign	$70,208	$7,000
5	Joliet Junior College	Joliet	$69,595	Not available
6	Kishwaukee College	Malta	$67,540	Not available
7	Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park	Melrose Park	$52,745	$19,016

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 Illinois

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $70,208 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $7,000 among the 2 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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