Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at United Tribes Technical College

For automotive technician training, this program's estimated $35,905 first-year earnings fall notably short of what similar programs produce in North Dakota. Bismarck State College, just down the road, reports actual graduate earnings of $44,309—that's $8,400 more annually. When peer programs across the state typically yield median earnings around $44,309, the national-average estimate here suggests United Tribes' graduates may enter at lower wage points or face different job placement outcomes than their North Dakota counterparts.

The estimated debt load of $11,354 exceeds the state median of $6,275 for automotive programs, though it remains manageable relative to expected earnings. With three-quarters of students receiving Pell grants, the higher debt burden matters more for this population. The 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio stays within reasonable bounds, but paired with below-state-average starting pay, graduates might find themselves with less financial cushion than those from neighboring programs.

Given the absence of actual outcome data and the gap between estimated earnings here and reported results at comparable North Dakota schools, parents should directly ask United Tribes about their graduates' typical starting wages and employer connections. If the program truly produces outcomes closer to the national average than the state norm, understanding why—and whether that trajectory changes over time—becomes essential before committing.