Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Pickens Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Pickens Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Pickens Technical College graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 65th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens Technical College | $38,503 | $39,968 | $9,500* | — |
| Aims Community College | $42,120 | — | $8,125* | 0.19 |
| Front Range Community College | $41,745 | — | $10,501* | 0.25 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | $40,358 | — | —* | — |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | $35,905 | $42,123 | $13,560* | 0.38 |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction | $30,348 | — | $10,422* | 0.34 |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000* | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Colorado
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College Greeley | $2,090 | $42,120 | $8,125 |
| Front Range Community College Westminster | $4,740 | $41,745 | $10,501 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College Denver | — | $40,358 | — |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver Denver | — | $35,905 | $13,560 |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction Grand Junction | — | $30,348 | $10,422 |
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 Pickens Technical College, approximately 33% 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.