Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at GateWay Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GateWay Community College | $40,213* | $44,091 | $11,425* | — |
| Pima Community College | $52,673* | $40,738 | $5,625* | 0.11 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix | $40,213* | — | $17,368* | 0.43 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | $39,458* | $47,748 | $17,389* | 0.44 |
| National Median | $42,896* | — | $12,000* | 0.28 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Arizona
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College Tucson | $2,370 | $52,673 | $5,625 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix Avondale | — | $40,213 | $17,368 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc Avondale | — | $39,458 | $17,389 |
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 GateWay Community College, approximately 29% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in AZ. Actual outcomes may vary.