How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $7,000.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 13% below the national median for the same field and degree level.

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COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma at Washburn Institute of Technology

Q: How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Washburn Institute of Technology earn?

The reported median is $44,667 four years after completion.

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Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$6,919 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 15.7% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff: Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data: College-wide context only

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

Follow earnings over time and inspect the cohort behind each federal measure.

+35%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$35,875 → $48,275

38Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

55Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

55Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

35Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

99Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$8,607

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$7,000

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$44,667

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$74/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

3 related offerings reported to the Department of Labor

These provider-reported records add named prices, completion and employment context where available. They describe a separate workforce-program cohort and may include non-degree training, so they are not blended into the College Scorecard earnings or DegreeVerdict ROI.

Diesel Technology CERT C; AAS; ASE: Brakes; Diesel Engines; Electricity/Electronics; Suspension/Steering; & OSHA-10 · CIP 47.0613

Diesel Technology

Reported price: $11,451
Completion: 88.0%
Employed in Q2: Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings: Not available

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Automotive Technology CERT C; AAS; ASE: Brakes; Engine Performance; Electricity/Electronics; Suspension/Steering; Transmission/Transaxle; Engine Repair; Heating/AC; Multimeter; Torque; & S/P2 · CIP 47.0604

Automotive Technology

Reported price: $13,577
Completion: 90.0%
Employed in Q2: Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings: Not available

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Automotive Collision & Refinishing Technology CERT C; AAS; I-CAR Pro Level 1 Non-Structural; I-CAR Pro Level 1 Refinish; ASE Entry Level Mechanical and Electrical Components; & OSHA-10 · CIP 47.0603

Auto Collision & Refinishing Technology

Reported price: $14,457
Completion: 94.0%
Employed in Q2: Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings: Not available

This program provides in-person instruction only.

Program year 2022. Quarterly earnings are not annual salary. Suppressed values appear as “Not reported.” Source: U.S. Department of Labor TrainingProviderResults.gov. Showing 3 of 3 related records.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$8,607Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$14,251Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE67.7%Institution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$35,875Year 1

$44,667Year 4

$48,275Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

2.0% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$3,722

Estimated loan payment$74

35borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$44,667 vs. $51,586

$6,919 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median

WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,790 median wageKS estimate · 6,240 jobs · 49-3023$38,150–$63,000 middle 50% of KS wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 66,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,390 median wageKS estimate · 6,780 jobs · 49-1011$61,900–$99,430 middle 50% of KS wages+4.1% projected U.S. growth · 48,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$59,850 median wageKS estimate · 9,710 jobs · 51-2011$59,670–$77,440 middle 50% of KS wages-5.6% projected U.S. growth · 3,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80,270 median wageKS estimate · 1,440 jobs · 49-3011$63,680–$82,720 middle 50% of KS wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 11,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,460 median wageKS estimate · 3,300 jobs · 49-3031$48,870–$71,430 middle 50% of KS wages+3.6% projected U.S. growth · 24,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47,720 median wageKS estimate · 90 jobs · 49-3051$40,160–$52,640 middle 50% of KS wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentElectrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$99,420 median wageKS estimate · 60 jobs · 49-2093$72,850–$103,500 middle 50% of KS wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$78,350 median wageKS estimate · 580 jobs · 17-3021$63,090–$78,580 middle 50% of KS wages+11.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeInsurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$75,080 median wageKS estimate · 11,560 jobs · 13-1032$69,000–$79,410 middle 50% of KS wages-8.7% projected U.S. growth · 700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAvionics Technicians$59,810 median wageKS estimate · 170 jobs · 49-2091$57,910–$72,540 middle 50% of KS wages+9.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAutomotive Body and Related Repairers$48,920 median wageKS estimate · 1,530 jobs · 49-3021$44,780–$61,470 middle 50% of KS wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 12,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMotorcycle Mechanics$48,580 median wageU.S. estimate · 260 jobs · 49-3052+2.1% projected U.S. growth · 1,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award

Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Wichita, KS

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

$26,525 higher earnings

Earnings: $71,192
Debt: $12,000
Annual net price: $8,805

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Highland, KS

Highland Community College

$11,696 higher earnings

Earnings: $56,363
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $10,454

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Goodland, KS

Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College

$8,465 higher earnings

Earnings: $53,132
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $13,074

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Kansas City, KS

Kansas City Kansas Community College

$2,151 less debt

Earnings: $41,947
Debt: $4,849
Annual net price: $16,744

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DATA QUALITY

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55 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page

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