Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Intellitec College-Grand Junction

Intellitec College-Grand Junction graduates earn roughly $11,000 less than the Colorado median for automotive technicians—and $13,000 below the national benchmark. With first-year earnings under $30,000 and debt exceeding $20,000, this program underperforms the vast majority of similar schools. Colorado's community colleges like Aurora ($57,677) and Aims ($47,529) deliver substantially better outcomes, often with lower tuition costs for in-state students.

The debt load compounds the earnings problem. While the $20,487 borrowed isn't catastrophic in absolute terms, it represents 68% of first-year income—well above the manageable threshold. Most automotive tech programs nationally carry median debt of just $12,000, making those monthly payments far easier to handle on entry-level technician wages. Four-year earnings barely budge to $31,523, suggesting limited advancement opportunities for graduates.

For parents considering this program, the comparison to Colorado's public colleges is striking. Community College of Aurora's graduates earn nearly double what Intellitec grads make, and the debt burden at public institutions tends to be lower. If your child is committed to becoming an automotive technician, exploring Colorado's community college options would likely deliver better return on investment with less financial strain.