Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in California
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in California (83 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | $39,836* | $25,290 | $11,425* | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | $64,326* | $63,194 | $20,188* | 0.31 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | $64,326* | $63,194 | $20,188* | 0.31 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc | $40,213* | — | $17,368* | 0.43 |
| Universal Technical Institute of California Inc | $39,458* | $47,748 | $17,389* | 0.44 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | $39,458* | $47,748 | $17,389* | 0.44 |
| National Median | $42,896* | — | $12,000* | 0.28 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia | — | $64,326 | $20,188 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center Fresno | — | $64,326 | $20,188 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc Sacramento | — | $40,213 | $17,368 |
| Universal Technical Institute of California Inc Rancho Cucamonga | — | $39,458 | $17,389 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Southern California Long Beach | — | $39,458 | $17,389 |
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 Los Angeles Trade Technical College, approximately 31% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.