Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at South Texas College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How South Texas College graduates compare to all programs nationally
South Texas College graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 5th 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 Texas
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (51 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas College | $26,091 | $33,865 | $9,508* | — |
| Tarrant County College District | $50,956 | $55,689 | $17,000* | 0.33 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas | $43,460 | $48,916 | $32,500* | 0.75 |
| Amarillo College | $43,443 | $43,076 | $10,500* | 0.24 |
| Austin Community College District | $40,720 | — | $11,000* | 0.27 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | $40,469 | $46,698 | $16,000* | 0.40 |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000* | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County College District Fort Worth | $1,728 | $50,956 | $17,000 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas Irving | $16,757 | $43,460 | $32,500 |
| Amarillo College Amarillo | $2,136 | $43,443 | $10,500 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $2,550 | $40,720 | $11,000 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. Houston | — | $40,469 | $16,000 |
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 121 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.