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 Alabama

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville$45,903
Lawson State Community College$35,347$35,320
Gadsden State Community College$31,387$35,128
National Median$35,905$11,0000.31

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham
$4,980$35,347
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden
$4,032$31,387

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 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, approximately 32% 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.