Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Western Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Where Western Technical College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate's programs nationally
Programs in the upper-left quadrant (high earnings, low debt) offer the best value. Programs in the lower-right quadrant warrant careful consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | $37,167* | — | $16,000* | — |
| 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 Western Technical College, approximately 16% 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 20 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.