Vehicle Repair Technology at Tulsa Technology Center

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

a compact campus enrolling 1,284 students in Tulsa, OK.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,437/yr, roughly in line with the $38,662 national median for Vehicle Repair Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With only 14% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 8%. Career paths for Vehicle Repair Technology are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

At #289 out of 409 programs, Tulsa Technology Center's financial outcomes for Vehicle Repair Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $36,437 to $40,856 over five years (12% 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.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
57
Score
57
High End
Earnings $36,437/yr (-6% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$416K
2.9% 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.

Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,856
12% 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Vehicle Repair Technology at Tulsa Technology Center?
At 57/100, the score looks reasonable — but Vehicle Repair Technology is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How safe is Vehicle Repair Technology from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Vehicle Repair Technology work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Tulsa Technology Center's score of 57/100 reflects this durability.
Are there apprenticeship options for Vehicle Repair Technology?
If Tulsa Technology Center'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.
Will Vehicle Repair Technology graduates from Tulsa Technology Center find jobs?
With approximately 214,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Vehicle Repair Technology offers a very large employment pool. Tulsa Technology Center graduates enter a market shaped by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →