Vehicle Repair Technology at Itawamba Community College

Fulton, MS · Public · Associate Degree · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

with a smaller student body of 4,018 in Fulton, MS.

Program Analysis

At $35,127/yr, Vehicle Repair Technology graduates from Itawamba Community College land near the $38,662 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 57.0x 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 7%. Career paths for Vehicle Repair Technology are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

Ranked #182 out of 409 programs, Itawamba Community College's Vehicle Repair Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $35,127 to $38,778 over five years (10% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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
61
Low End
62
Score
63
High End
Earnings $35,127/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$394K
2.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
57.5x
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)
$6,840
Out-of-state: $11,640
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,778
10% growth from Year 1

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

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Vehicle Repair Technology Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Vehicle Repair Technology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering skilled trades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Itawamba Community College's Vehicle Repair Technology program score?
A score of 62/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Vehicle Repair Technology field.
How safe is Vehicle Repair Technology from automation?
Highly resilient. Vehicle Repair Technology careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Itawamba Community College graduates retain 19 of 19 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Vehicle Repair Technology program at Itawamba Community College?
If Itawamba Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 64 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Vehicle Repair Technology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Vehicle Repair Technology workers?
The very large job market (214,000 annual openings) works in favor of Vehicle Repair Technology graduates. The national outlook is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →