Vehicle Repair Technology at Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Shawnee, OK · Public · Certificate · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

a compact campus enrolling 208 students in Shawnee, OK.

Program Analysis

At $47,876 per year, Vehicle Repair Technology graduates from Gordon Cooper Technology Center earn slightly above the $38,662 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

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 #188 out of 409 programs, Gordon Cooper Technology Center's Vehicle Repair Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
60
Low End
62
Score
62
High End
Earnings $47,876/yr (24% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$48K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,115
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

Vehicle Repair Technology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Vehicle Repair Technology at Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
This program scores 62/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Vehicle Repair Technology graduates.
How safe is Vehicle Repair Technology from automation?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 14% of Vehicle Repair Technology tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 19 of 19 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Are there apprenticeship options for Vehicle Repair Technology?
Beyond Gordon Cooper Technology Center's classroom route, 64 registered apprenticeships map to Vehicle Repair Technology careers — including Aerospace Propulsion Jet Engine Mech (Military Only). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Vehicle Repair Technology from Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
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 →