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 Arkansas

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas$33,337
Northwest Technical Institute$37,388$36,515
National Park College$30,913$27,131
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College$21,483$9,9490.46
National Median$35,905$11,0000.31

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale
$5,184$37,388
National Park College
Hot Springs
$5,600$30,913
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
$4,848$21,483$9,949

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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, approximately 35% 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.