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

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

$52,586Median year-4 earnings

$14,249Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

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

1Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte · Debt not reported$62,210 2Universal Technical Institute-MooresvilleMooresville · $17,389 federal debt$60,060 3Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown · $14,249 federal debt$57,149 4Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboro · Debt not reported$52,586 5Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem · $7,916 federal debt$52,452 6Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh · Debt not reported$50,907 7Wilkes Community CollegeWilkesboro · Debt not reported$47,738

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

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: $48,200
Middle 50% wage range: $36,600–$63,170
State employment: 26,510
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $31,500–$79,610

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

State median wage: $76,800
Middle 50% wage range: $60,950–$97,170
State employment: 21,110
Projected growth: +4.1%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $47,580–$117,400

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

State median wage: $51,930
Middle 50% wage range: $48,210–$58,590
State employment: 670
Projected growth: -5.6%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $47,240–$70,060

49-3011Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $76,980
Middle 50% wage range: $62,720–$93,670
State employment: 4,700
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 11,400

10th–90th percentile: $50,970–$112,050

49-3031Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

State median wage: $57,490
Middle 50% wage range: $48,040–$64,770
State employment: 11,070
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 24,400

10th–90th percentile: $39,890–$76,240

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $51,430
Middle 50% wage range: $44,760–$63,070
State employment: 930
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $31,400–$76,920

49-2091Avionics Technicians

State median wage: $78,710
Middle 50% wage range: $63,570–$97,240
State employment: 520
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 1,700

10th–90th percentile: $52,730–$107,900

13-1032Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

State median wage: $74,810
Middle 50% wage range: $64,910–$95,860
State employment: 520
Projected growth: -8.7%
Annual openings: 700

10th–90th percentile: $59,540–$104,480

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; 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	Central Piedmont Community College	Charlotte	$62,210	Not available
2	Universal Technical Institute-Mooresville	Mooresville	$60,060	$17,389
3	Guilford Technical Community College	Jamestown	$57,149	$14,249
4	Wayne Community College	Goldsboro	$52,586	Not available
5	Forsyth Technical Community College	Winston-Salem	$52,452	$7,916
6	Wake Technical Community College	Raleigh	$50,907	Not available
7	Wilkes Community College	Wilkesboro	$47,738	Not available

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 North Carolina

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $52,586 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $14,249 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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