Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Advanced Training Institute

Advanced Training Institute's automotive certificate lands squarely in the middle for Nevada—ranking at the 60th percentile statewide—but trails the national median by about $2,000. That $33,760 first-year salary lags behind Aviation Institute of Maintenance's grads who earn $39,480, though it significantly outpaces United Education Institute's $27,550. The question becomes whether this middle-tier performance justifies the investment when stronger local alternatives exist.

The debt picture is reasonable: $12,849 means less than four months of gross income to repay, which gives graduates breathing room while they establish themselves in the field. With 41% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves working-class families looking for a quick entry into skilled trades. The robust sample size confirms these aren't fluky numbers—this is genuinely what graduates can expect.

For parents weighing options, this program represents solid but unspectacular value. Your child will leave with manageable debt and earnings potential that matches Nevada's median for automotive techs, but won't break into the higher-earning tier right away. If Aviation Institute of Maintenance is accessible and affordable, it's worth comparing closely given the $6,000 earnings advantage. Otherwise, this delivers what it promises: a viable path into automotive work without crushing debt.