Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Embry-Riddle's worldwide campus delivers exceptional results for a bachelor's in vehicle maintenance—graduates earn $81,436 within a year, placing this program at the 95th percentile nationally. That's $14,000 above the typical graduate in this field and matches what top programs achieve. With debt of just $16,452, the financial equation works strongly in students' favor: you're borrowing roughly one-fifth of that first-year salary, a remarkably low burden for a bachelor's degree. The 60th percentile ranking in Florida is somewhat misleading since only two schools in the state offer this program, and both report identical median outcomes.

The 5% earnings growth to $85,596 by year four is modest but steady, and given the already-strong starting salary, it's less concerning than it might be elsewhere. This program appears designed for working professionals seeking career advancement in aviation or specialized vehicle maintenance, where even entry-level positions command solid pay. The moderate sample size adds some uncertainty, but the combination of low debt and high starting earnings creates genuine financial security.

For families concerned about ROI, this represents one of the better-value bachelor's programs in the trades. Your child enters the workforce with manageable debt and earnings that immediately support loan repayment while building savings—a financial position many traditional four-year graduates never reach.