Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (40 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $36,536 | — | — | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College | $45,604 | $49,591 | $14,249 | 0.31 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $44,653 | $59,300 | — | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $39,008 | $36,299 | $7,916 | 0.20 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | $38,675 | — | — | — |
| Wilkes Community College | $27,564 | $37,330 | — | — |
| National Median | $42,896 | — | $12,000 | 0.28 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $2,319 | $45,604 | $14,249 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $2,792 | $44,653 | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $2,256 | $39,008 | $7,916 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $1,978 | $38,675 | — |
| Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro | $2,572 | $27,564 | — |
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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, approximately 29% 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.