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Vehicle Repair Technology at Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

serving 12,641 students in Cleveland, OH.

Program Analysis

Cuyahoga Community College District's Vehicle Repair Technology graduates start at $46,249/yr — above the $38,662 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 64.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

With only 14% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Vehicle Repair Technology are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

Ranked #99 out of 409 programs, Cuyahoga Community College District's Vehicle Repair Technology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

With 64 registered apprenticeships mapped to Vehicle Repair Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

69 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
69
Low End
69
Score
70
High End
Earnings $46,249/yr (20% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$484K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
64.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,472
Out-of-state: $17,472

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Vehicle Repair Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment $82,730 +6.1% 76%
Avionics technicians $81,390 +8.2% 76%
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830 +8.1% 68%
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$82,730
+6.1% growth 76% AI-proof
Avionics technicians
$81,390
+8.2% growth 76% AI-proof
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830
+8.1% growth 68% AI-proof

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Vehicle Repair Technology Career Guide

Explore what Vehicle Repair Technology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 409 programs nationwide.

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Vehicle Repair Technology Overview

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Vehicle Repair Technology at Other Schools

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($76,663) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($76,663) Ferris State University ($68,791) West Los Angeles College ($65,978) Alexandria Technical & Community College ($65,311) San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ($64,326) San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ($64,326) Minneapolis Community and Technical College ($59,441)

Other Majors at Cuyahoga Community College District

Nursing ($62,630) Allied Health Professions ($52,018) Dental Assisting ($49,218) Practical Nursing ($48,692) Information Science ($45,238) Accounting ($44,532) Health Administration ($41,914) Criminal Justice ($38,595)

Trade Certificate vs. Bachelor's Degree

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cuyahoga Community College District's Vehicle Repair Technology program score?
A score of 69/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Vehicle Repair Technology field.
How AI-proof is a career in Vehicle Repair Technology?
For Cuyahoga Community College District graduates, AI risk is minimal. Vehicle Repair Technology rated "AI-Proof" — 86% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Why does Cuyahoga Community College District rank so high for Vehicle Repair Technology?
Ranked #99 of 409 programs nationally, Cuyahoga Community College District lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Can I learn Vehicle Repair Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Cuyahoga Community College District?
Yes — 64 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Vehicle Repair Technology career paths, including Aerospace Propulsion Jet Engine Mech (Military Only). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Cuyahoga Community College District.
What's the job market like for Vehicle Repair Technology from Cuyahoga Community College District?
The career paths mapped to Vehicle Repair Technology have roughly 214,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →