Median Earnings (1yr)
$39,690
72nd percentile (60th in AZ)
Sample Size
24
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How GateWay Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

GateWay Community College graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 72th 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 Arizona

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
GateWay Community College$39,690$41,768
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc$41,147$47,215$14,2430.35
GateWay Community College-Central City$39,690$41,768
Pima Community College$37,826$41,358$9,1250.24
Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix$35,784$40,798$13,8750.39
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute$35,147$34,280$15,3330.44
National Median$35,905$11,0000.31

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Avondale
$41,147$14,243
GateWay Community College-Central City
Phoenix
$39,690
Pima Community College
Tucson
$2,370$37,826$9,125
Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix
Avondale
$35,784$13,875
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale
$35,147$15,333

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.