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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree at Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · Public

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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 close to similar programs.

$4,223 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
19.2% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
$43,235 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
+26% · Positive payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

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What stays fixed$62,647 observed annual earnings · 2 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+23%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$50,519 → $62,087
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
60Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
72Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
153Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
$38,727Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
2Recent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTEXT

Size, aid and an earnings floor.

The Department of Education’s 2026 informational preview adds current program participation and a preliminary earnings comparison. It does not make a final eligibility determination.

254Students receiving federal aid2024–25 Title IV enrollment
87Federal-aid completers2024–25 program completers
117Pell Grant recipients2024–25 program count
196Federal loan borrowers2024–25 unduplicated count
12.5%Federal-aid non-completion rate2022–23 program cohort · 35 non-completers
68Graduates not recorded as employedHistorical federal cohort, three years after completion
Preliminary federal earnings benchmark$35,274Informational preview, not a final accountability result
Observed year-4 earnings$62,647$27,373 above the preliminary benchmark

Additional borrowing reported for this category: 53 Parent PLUS borrowers.

Source: U.S. Department of Education PPD:2026 informational preview. Program categories use OPEID, four-digit field and credential level; federal-aid counts do not represent every enrolled student. Completion and employment measures use older cohorts shown above and are not combined into the payoff estimate.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$25,110

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

02 · BORROWING$12,000

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$62,647

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$127/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

5 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.

Collision Repair Technician Certificate · CIP 47.0603

Collision Repair Technician - CL

Reported price
$49,586
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
AAS Degree in Electric Power Generation Technology: Diesel Emphasis · CIP 47.0605

Electric Power Generation Technology: Diesel Emphasis - DG

Reported price
$50,289
Completion
94.0%
Employed in Q2
76.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$17,276
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Automotive Service Technician Certificate · CIP 47.0604

Automotive Service Technician - AM

Reported price
$50,729
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Automotive Technology: Honda PACT Associate of Applied Science Degree · CIP 47.0604

Automotive Technology: Honda PACT - AH

Reported price
$53,099
Completion
77.0%
Employed in Q2
92.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$12,290
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree · CIP 47.0604

Automotive Technology - AU

Reported price
$54,540
Completion
86.0%
Employed in Q2
84.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$9,300
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning 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 5 of 5 related records.
WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$25,110Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$33,192Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE53.5%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.

$50,519Year 1
$62,647Year 4
$62,087Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

2.4% 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$5,221
Estimated loan payment$127
153borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$62,647 vs. $58,424

$4,223 above 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$49,800 median wagePA estimate · 29,400 jobs · 49-3023$40,010–$62,780 middle 50% of PA wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 66,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$81,680 median wagePA estimate · 740 jobs · 51-2011$62,950–$112,300 middle 50% of PA wages-5.6% projected U.S. growth · 3,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,400 median wagePA estimate · 20,220 jobs · 49-1011$63,280–$98,080 middle 50% of PA wages+4.1% projected U.S. growth · 48,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$78,000 median wagePA estimate · 2,080 jobs · 49-3011$64,890–$101,260 middle 50% of PA wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 11,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,740 median wagePA estimate · 12,630 jobs · 49-3031$51,060–$73,000 middle 50% of PA wages+3.6% projected U.S. growth · 24,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$51,520 median wagePA estimate · 400 jobs · 49-3051$47,390–$63,320 middle 50% of PA wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAvionics Technicians$117,470 median wagePA estimate · 70 jobs · 49-2091$85,490–$117,470 middle 50% of PA wages+9.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardInsurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$95,720 median wagePA estimate · 310 jobs · 13-1032$85,970–$101,060 middle 50% of PA wages-8.7% projected U.S. growth · 700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardElectrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$84,750 median wagePA estimate · 40 jobs · 49-2093$81,480–$91,350 middle 50% of PA wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$60,770 median wagePA estimate · 80 jobs · 17-3021$58,590–$65,340 middle 50% of PA wages+11.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeAutomotive Body and Related Repairers$53,660 median wagePA estimate · 6,650 jobs · 49-3021$45,530–$63,610 middle 50% of PA wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 12,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentEngine and Other Machine Assemblers$52,000 median wagePA estimate · 90 jobs · 51-2031$45,910–$59,300 middle 50% of PA wages-17.0% projected U.S. growth · 2,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
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.

Pittsburgh, PA

Community College of Allegheny County

$1,032 higher earnings · $11,140 lower annual net price

Earnings
$63,679
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$13,970
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Lancaster, PA

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

$1,542 less debt · $11,006 lower annual net price

Earnings
$54,752
Debt
$10,458
Annual net price
$14,104
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New Castle, PA

New Castle School of Trades

$530 less debt · $16,749 lower annual net price

Earnings
$49,887
Debt
$11,470
Annual net price
$8,361
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West Mifflin, PA

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

$16,499 higher earnings

Earnings
$79,146
Debt
$16,163
Annual net price
$32,618
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72 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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