How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology earn?

The reported median is $69,148 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $20,009.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 34% above 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 Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Riverside, CA · Private for-profit

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$17,562 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 28.9% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: $196,480 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff: Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data: One detailed offering price

OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+48%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$40,206 → $59,421

253Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

302Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

345Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

422Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$15,040Awarding-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$32,601

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

02 · BORROWING$20,009

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$69,148

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$212/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 47.0607

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Full program: $48,610
Per year: $24,305

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$32,601Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$39,393Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATE68.5%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.

$40,206Year 1

$69,148Year 4

$59,421Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

3.7% 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$5,762

Estimated loan payment$212

422borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$69,148 vs. $51,586

$17,562 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$64,980 median wageCA estimate · 65,420 jobs · 49-3023$46,580–$77,060 middle 50% of CA wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 66,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$93,660 median wageCA estimate · 51,670 jobs · 49-1011$72,910–$120,050 middle 50% of CA wages+4.1% projected U.S. growth · 48,900 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$63,640 median wageCA estimate · 2,930 jobs · 51-2011$60,130–$78,380 middle 50% of CA wages-5.6% projected U.S. growth · 3,100 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,100 median wageCA estimate · 12,590 jobs · 49-3011$68,390–$99,650 middle 50% of CA wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 11,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73,950 median wageCA estimate · 20,940 jobs · 49-3031$60,110–$84,740 middle 50% of CA wages+3.6% projected U.S. growth · 24,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$62,330 median wageCA estimate · 1,230 jobs · 49-3051$56,730–$73,600 middle 50% of CA wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 2,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$99,000 median wageCA estimate · 1,560 jobs · 17-3021$81,560–$119,980 middle 50% of CA wages+11.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeAvionics Technicians$92,480 median wageCA estimate · 1,220 jobs · 49-2091$77,660–$106,950 middle 50% of CA wages+9.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardElectrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$84,820 median wageCA estimate · 1,480 jobs · 49-2093$60,460–$110,030 middle 50% of CA wages+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 500 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardInsurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$78,930 median wageCA estimate · 550 jobs · 13-1032$74,450–$101,120 middle 50% of CA wages-8.7% projected U.S. growth · 700 openings/yrTypical entry: Postsecondary nondegree awardRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians$68,240 median wageCA estimate · 1,070 jobs · 49-3092$49,990–$74,600 middle 50% of CA wages+9.7% projected U.S. growth · 2,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentAutomotive Body and Related Repairers$66,860 median wageCA estimate · 14,050 jobs · 49-3021$52,040–$78,200 middle 50% of CA wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 12,600 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.

San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino Valley College

$11,818 higher earnings · $13,658 lower annual net price

Earnings: $80,966
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $18,943

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Fremont, CA

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont

$5,403 higher earnings · $3,173 lower annual net price

Earnings: $74,551
Debt: $32,500
Annual net price: $29,428

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Universal Technical Institute of California Inc

$5,766 less debt · $6,241 lower annual net price

Earnings: $58,515
Debt: $14,243
Annual net price: $26,360

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Long Beach, CA

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

$5,766 less debt · $5,095 lower annual net price

Earnings: $58,515
Debt: $14,243
Annual net price: $27,506

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345 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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