Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | $35,905* | $35,932 | $9,500* | — |
| Lawson State Community College | $35,347* | $35,320 | —* | — |
| Gadsden State Community College | $31,387* | $35,128 | —* | — |
| National Median | $35,905* | — | $11,000* | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson State Community College Birmingham | $4,980 | $35,347 | — |
| Gadsden State Community College Gadsden | $4,032 | $31,387 | — |
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 Lurleen B Wallace Community College, approximately 36% 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 national median of 266 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.