How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree graduates from Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia earn?

The reported median is $52,745 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $19,016.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 10% below the national median for the same field and degree level.

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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

Columbia, MD · Private for-profit

What this page covers

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 close to similar programs.

$5,679 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 36.1% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff: −51% · Negative payoff
Available price data: One detailed offering price

PRICE SENSITIVITY

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← Negative payoff$0Positive payoff →

$0Annual price−$12,550

$10,000Annual price−$32,550

$20,000Annual price−$52,550

$30,000Annual price−$72,550

$34,000Current college-wide context−$80,550

$40,000Annual price−$92,550

$50,000Annual price−$112,550

OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+26%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$37,089 → $46,639

194Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

289Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

197Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$12,342Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$34,306

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

02 · BORROWING$19,016

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$52,745

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$202/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

One detailed price within this field

These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.

Program code 47.0604

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Full program: $36,991
Per year: $18,118

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$34,306Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$38,679Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE68.4%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.

$37,089Year 1

$52,745Year 4

$46,639Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

4.6% 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$4,395

Estimated loan payment$202

197borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$52,745 vs. $58,424

$5,679 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$57,520 median wageMD estimate · 14,230 jobs · 49-3023$40,500–$76,340 middle 50% of MD wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 66,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,330 median wageMD estimate · 10,120 jobs · 49-1011$67,220–$103,600 middle 50% of MD wages+4.1% projected U.S. growth · 48,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$65,380 median wageU.S. estimate · 34,020 jobs · 51-2011-5.6% projected U.S. growth · 3,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$100,500 median wageMD estimate · 1,070 jobs · 49-3011$77,280–$103,900 middle 50% of MD wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 11,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$74,790 median wageMD estimate · 3,030 jobs · 49-3031$60,920–$84,180 middle 50% of MD wages+3.6% projected U.S. growth · 24,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,310 median wageMD estimate · 420 jobs · 49-3051$46,440–$70,960 middle 50% of MD wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentElectrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$98,850 median wageMD estimate · 290 jobs · 49-2093$81,180–$98,850 middle 50% of MD wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAvionics Technicians$97,490 median wageMD estimate · 160 jobs · 49-2091$90,770–$101,850 middle 50% of MD wages+9.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$91,820 median wageMD estimate · 200 jobs · 17-3021$69,850–$103,680 middle 50% of MD wages+11.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeInsurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$82,870 median wageMD estimate · 11,560 jobs · 13-1032$79,250–$94,690 middle 50% of MD wages-8.7% projected U.S. growth · 700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardMotorcycle Mechanics$57,640 median wageMD estimate · 170 jobs · 49-3052$49,940–$68,150 middle 50% of MD wages+2.1% projected U.S. growth · 1,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAutomotive Body and Related Repairers$56,100 median wageMD estimate · 2,930 jobs · 49-3021$45,070–$63,410 middle 50% of MD wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 12,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent

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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.

Fort Worth, TX

Tarrant County College District

$37,992 higher earnings · $4,513 less debt · $29,969 lower annual net price

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Debt: $14,503
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Daytona Beach, FL

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

$31,004 higher earnings · $6,516 less debt · $15,581 lower annual net price

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Debt: $12,500
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Broomfield, CO

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

$30,537 higher earnings · $1,588 less debt · $4,241 lower annual net price

Earnings: $83,282
Debt: $17,428
Annual net price: $30,065

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Alexandria, MN

Alexandria Technical & Community College

$27,943 higher earnings · $7,016 less debt · $20,615 lower annual net price

Earnings: $80,688
Debt: $12,000
Annual net price: $13,691

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289 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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