Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Daytona State College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Daytona State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Daytona State College graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 26th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate programs nationally.
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 Florida
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (61 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona State College | $31,485 | $44,413 | $9,500* | — |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay | $48,783 | $56,067 | $22,777* | 0.47 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Orlando | $44,097 | $47,056 | $30,941* | 0.70 |
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater | $40,025 | $30,277 | —* | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College | $38,900 | $46,232 | —* | — |
| George Stone Technical College | $38,536 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000* | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay Clearwater | — | $48,783 | $22,777 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Orlando Casselberry | $16,757 | $44,097 | $30,941 |
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Clearwater | — | $40,025 | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers | — | $38,900 | — |
| George Stone Technical College Pensacola | — | $38,536 | — |
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 Daytona State College, approximately 34% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.