Location: McAllen, TX•In-State Tuition: $4,920•Out-of-State Tuition: $7,500
Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,307
5th percentile
25th percentile in Texas
Est. Median Debt
$10,387
Est. from TX median (4 programs)
Sample: 52 graduates

Where South Texas College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies associates's programs nationally

South Texas College (estimated ±10%)Other vehicle maintenance and repair technologies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How South Texas College graduates compare to all programs nationally

South Texas College earns $30k — 5th percentile among vehicle maintenance and repair technologies associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
South Texas College$30,307$45,303+49%
Tarrant County College District$50,531$63,252+25%
Hallmark University$47,446$53,136+12%
Texas State Technical College$38,506$53,126+38%
San Jacinto Community College$40,169$49,273+23%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (44 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
South Texas CollegeMcAllen$4,920$30,307$45,303$10,387*—
Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth$1,728$50,531$63,252$14,503*0.29
Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio—$47,446$53,136$23,287*0.49
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo$2,136$45,594$43,890—*—
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand PrairieGrand Prairie—$42,896$46,964$12,000*0.28
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$2,550$41,194$40,855$10,230*0.25
National Median—$42,896—$12,000*0.28
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with vehicle maintenance and repair technologies graduates

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

$79,830/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Avionics Technicians

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

$79,140/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

$79,140/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

$76,790/yrJobs growth:

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

$71,270/yrJobs growth:

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

$60,640/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

$50,680/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

$50,680/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

$49,670/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

$48,240/yrJobs growth:

Motorcycle Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

$48,240/yrJobs growth:
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 South Texas 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.

Sample Size: Based on 52 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.