Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Wabash Valley College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley College | — | $47,069 | — |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | $76,663 | $76,825 | +0% |
| Illinois Central College | $58,122 | $55,178 | -5% |
| Parkland College | $51,093 | $49,676 | -3% |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | $37,089 | $39,110 | +5% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (39 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wabash Valley CollegeMount Carmel | $4,390 | $51,093* | $47,069 | $11,425* | — |
 Illinois Central CollegeEast Peoria | $4,650 | $58,122* | $55,178 | —* | — |
 Parkland CollegeChampaign | $4,284 | $51,093* | $49,676 | $7,000* | 0.14 |
 Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose ParkMelrose Park | — | $37,089* | $39,110 | $19,016* | 0.51 |
| National Median | — | $42,896* | — | $12,000* | 0.28 |
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 Wabash Valley College, approximately 24% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.