Vehicle Repair Technology at National Aviation Academy of New England

Concord, MA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

a compact campus enrolling 210 students in Concord, MA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,801 at National Aviation Academy of New England come in 18% above the national median of $38,662 for Vehicle Repair Technology programs.

AI exposure is significant at 14% of job tasks, producing a 30% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

With first-year pay of $45,801 far exceeding the $21,412 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #195 out of 409 programs, National Aviation Academy of New England's Vehicle Repair Technology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $45,801 to $63,903 shows 40% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
59
Low End
61
Score
62
High End
Earnings $45,801/yr (18% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$685K
8.7% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$21,412
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,903
40% 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

What can you do with a Vehicle Repair Technology credential from National Aviation Academy of New England? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does National Aviation Academy of New England's Vehicle Repair Technology program score?
A score of 61/100 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?
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.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Vehicle Repair Technology program at National Aviation Academy of New England?
Beyond National Aviation Academy of New England'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.
How many job openings are there for Vehicle Repair Technology graduates?
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 →