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 Puerto Rico

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Industrial Technical College$16,976
Mech-Tech College$17,011$19,120$3,7940.22
Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla$15,287$19,507$3,0000.20
Automeca Technical College-Bayamon$15,287$19,507$3,0000.20
Automeca Technical College-Caguas$15,287$19,507$3,0000.20
Automeca Technical College-Ponce$15,287$19,507$3,0000.20
National Median$35,905$11,0000.31

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Puerto Rico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Puerto Rico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mech-Tech College
Caguas
$11,394$17,011$3,794
Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla
Aguadilla
$8,895$15,287$3,000
Automeca Technical College-Bayamon
Bayamon
$8,895$15,287$3,000
Automeca Technical College-Caguas
Caguas
$8,895$15,287$3,000
Automeca Technical College-Ponce
Ponce
$8,895$15,287$3,000

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 Industrial Technical College, approximately 100% 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.