Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Wilkes Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Wilkes Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Wilkes Community College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies associates 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 North Carolina
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (40 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Community College | $27,564 | $37,330 | — | — |
| Guilford Technical Community College | $45,604 | $49,591 | $14,249 | 0.31 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $44,653 | $59,300 | — | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $39,008 | $36,299 | $7,916 | 0.20 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | $38,675 | — | — | — |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $36,536 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $42,896 | — | $12,000 | 0.28 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $2,319 | $45,604 | $14,249 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $2,792 | $44,653 | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $2,256 | $39,008 | $7,916 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $1,978 | $38,675 | — |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville | $2,882 | $36,536 | — |
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 Wilkes Community College, approximately 29% 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.