Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Associate's degree · Dakota County Technical College · Rosemount, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $51,116 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,424 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,794–$77,509). Median debt is $12,000, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $65,311 | $12,000 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $59,441 | — |
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $57,382 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $53,652 | $12,000 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $51,478 | $10,738 |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $47,206 | — |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis | $45,469 | $12,000 |
| Saint Paul College Saint Paul | $34,848 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates from Dakota County Technical College make?
The median salary is $51,116 one year after graduation and $62,963 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.