Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Santa Ana College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Santa Ana College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Santa Ana College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 53th 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 California
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (100 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | $36,380 | $37,788 | $9,500* | — |
| West Los Angeles College | $65,978 | — | —* | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | $54,977 | — | $20,000* | 0.36 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | $54,977 | — | $20,000* | 0.36 |
| Victor Valley College | $49,729 | — | —* | — |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont | $47,109 | $50,485 | $32,500* | 0.69 |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000* | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles College Culver City | $1,238 | $65,978 | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia | — | $54,977 | $20,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center Fresno | — | $54,977 | $20,000 |
| Victor Valley College Victorville | $1,425 | $49,729 | — |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont Fremont | $16,757 | $47,109 | $32,500 |
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 Santa Ana College, approximately 16% 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.