Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Hill College

Looking at Texas automotive programs, Hill College's estimated figures suggest a relatively modest financial equation. Based on comparable programs in the state, first-year earnings around $38,500 paired with roughly $10,400 in debt creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.27—meaning your graduate would owe about three months' salary, which is considered reasonable by most standards.

However, context matters here. The estimated earnings trail both the national median for automotive associate degrees ($42,900) and what top Texas programs produce. Tarrant County College and several others report outcomes above $45,000, suggesting the field can deliver better starting pay. Whether Hill College's program performs similarly to these stronger programs or closer to the state median of $38,500 remains unclear without reported data from its actual graduates.

The lower estimated debt compared to Texas peers (the state median sits at $17,400) provides some cushion, but the earnings gap is harder to dismiss in a field where skills and employer connections drive outcomes. For a student serious about automotive work, this could be a cost-effective entry point—assuming they're realistic about potentially starting below what graduates from larger urban programs command. The key question becomes whether Hill College's specific training and local industry ties can help close that earnings gap over time.