Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Grand River Technical School
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Grand River Technical School graduates compare to all programs nationally
Grand River Technical School graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 17th 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 Missouri
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Technical School | $29,083 | $35,565 | $9,500* | — |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $38,457 | $37,784 | $11,000* | 0.29 |
| Ranken Technical College | $37,055 | $40,820 | $13,208* | 0.36 |
| Crowder College | $35,469 | — | —* | — |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City | $32,011 | $50,105 | $31,494* | 0.98 |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000* | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield | $4,184 | $38,457 | $11,000 |
| Ranken Technical College Saint Louis | $17,490 | $37,055 | $13,208 |
| Crowder College Neosho | $6,180 | $35,469 | — |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City Kansas City | $16,757 | $32,011 | $31,494 |
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 Grand River Technical School, approximately 38% 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.