Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College graduates earn $38k, placing them in the 61th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (46 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $37,714 | — | — | — |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte | $47,951 | $42,703 | $31,263 | 0.65 |
| Guilford Technical Community College | $42,264 | $48,241 | $10,702 | 0.25 |
| NASCAR Technical Institute | $41,147 | $47,215 | $14,243 | 0.35 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | $39,326 | — | $15,750 | 0.40 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $31,633 | — | $10,840 | 0.34 |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000 | 0.31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte Charlotte | $16,657 | $47,951 | $31,263 |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $2,319 | $42,264 | $10,702 |
| NASCAR Technical Institute Mooresville | — | $41,147 | $14,243 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $1,978 | $39,326 | $15,750 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $2,256 | $31,633 | $10,840 |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.