Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Motoring Technical Training Institute

Motoring Technical Training Institute graduates earn about $4,000 less than the typical Massachusetts automotive tech program, landing at the 40th percentile statewide. That gap matters in a state where automotive techs can command higher wages—the top program in Massachusetts sees graduates earning $45,800. With both earnings and debt trailing state averages, this program sits squarely in the middle of what's available locally.

The saving grace here is the manageable debt load. At $9,152, graduates owe roughly $6,400 less than the typical Massachusetts student in this field, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.27. That means graduates can feasibly pay off their loans within 6-8 months of full-time earnings—a reasonable starting point for any career. The modest 5% earnings bump over four years suggests these technicians establish stable, if not spectacular, income trajectories.

For parents weighing this against other Massachusetts options, the tradeoff is clear: lower upfront cost, but also lower earning potential. If your child is mechanically inclined and wants minimal debt while exploring the field, this works. But if they're serious about maximizing career earnings in automotive technology, spending more upfront at a stronger Massachusetts program could pay dividends—literally—over a 30-year career.