Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at North Central Institute
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How North Central Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally
North Central Institute graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (29 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Institute | $47,144 | — | — | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis | $41,268 | $42,405 | $10,106 | 0.24 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville | $36,772 | $37,895 | — | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | $36,758 | $40,772 | — | — |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville | $35,905 | $42,123 | $13,560 | 0.38 |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | $35,147 | $34,280 | $15,333 | 0.44 |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000 | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Memphis | — | $41,268 | $10,106 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville | — | $36,772 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Knoxville | — | $36,758 | — |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Nashville | — | $35,905 | $13,560 |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga | — | $35,147 | $15,333 |
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 North Central Institute, approximately 18% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.