Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at West Georgia Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How West Georgia Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
West Georgia Technical College graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 74th 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 Georgia
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Georgia Technical College | $40,092 | $31,647 | $11,000* | — |
| Central Georgia Technical College | $42,493 | $34,498 | $8,250* | 0.19 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta | $39,480 | $51,017 | $32,376* | 0.82 |
| Gwinnett Technical College | $39,268 | $34,413 | —* | — |
| Middle Georgia State University | $37,977 | — | $11,000* | 0.29 |
| Savannah Technical College | $34,926 | $34,243 | —* | — |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000* | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins | $3,180 | $42,493 | $8,250 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta Duluth | $16,657 | $39,480 | $32,376 |
| Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville | $3,356 | $39,268 | — |
| Middle Georgia State University Macon | $4,432 | $37,977 | $11,000 |
| Savannah Technical College Savannah | $3,072 | $34,926 | — |
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 West Georgia Technical College, approximately 39% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.