Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Arapahoe Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Arapahoe Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Arapahoe Community College graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 30th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | $38,845 | $66,773 | — | — |
| Community College of Aurora | $57,677 | — | — | — |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | $55,219 | $55,952 | $17,428 | 0.32 |
| Aims Community College | $47,529 | $40,818 | — | — |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | $42,896 | $46,964 | $12,000 | 0.28 |
| Front Range Community College | $36,836 | $38,322 | — | — |
| National Median | $42,896 | — | $12,000 | 0.28 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Colorado
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Aurora Aurora | $4,030 | $57,677 | — |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Broomfield | $17,406 | $55,219 | $17,428 |
| Aims Community College Greeley | $2,090 | $47,529 | — |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver Denver | — | $42,896 | $12,000 |
| Front Range Community College Westminster | $4,740 | $36,836 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arapahoe Community College, approximately 10% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.