Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Community College of Philadelphia
Associate's Degree
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 Pennsylvania
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia | — | $49,176 | — | — |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | $52,407 | $57,846 | $16,163 | 0.31 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $50,519 | $53,119 | $12,000 | 0.24 |
| Rosedale Technical College | $42,112 | $47,512 | $12,000 | 0.28 |
| Johnson College | $38,507 | $51,856 | $12,000 | 0.31 |
| New Castle School of Trades | $37,509 | $35,701 | $11,470 | 0.31 |
| National Median | $42,896 | — | $12,000 | 0.28 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics West Mifflin | $17,725 | $52,407 | $16,163 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | $17,940 | $50,519 | $12,000 |
| Rosedale Technical College Pittsburgh | $16,700 | $42,112 | $12,000 |
| Johnson College Scranton | $20,733 | $38,507 | $12,000 |
| New Castle School of Trades New Castle | — | $37,509 | $11,470 |
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 Community College of Philadelphia, approximately 53% 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.