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 Kansas

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Coffeyville Community College$24,150
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology$47,014$52,961$12,0000.26
Kansas City Kansas Community College$36,954$34,007$4,8490.13
Washburn Institute of Technology$35,875$37,328$7,0000.20
Washburn University$35,875$37,328$7,0000.20
National Median$35,905$11,0000.31

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Kansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita
$6,018$47,014$12,000
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City
$3,150$36,954$4,849
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka
$9,120$35,875$7,000
Washburn University
Topeka
$9,578$35,875$7,000

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 Coffeyville Community College, approximately 32% 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.