Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificate · Ridgewater College · Willmar, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Ridgewater College earn a median of $38,001 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $51,586 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,822–$71,553). Median debt is $9,885, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate certificate) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $58,745 | — |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $45,960 | $11,997 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $45,951 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $44,661 | — |
| Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls | $43,254 | $11,000 |
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $42,294 | $11,129 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd | $41,672 | $6,500 |
| Saint Paul College Saint Paul | $41,572 | — |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls | $39,165 | $8,597 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester | $37,029 | $12,000 |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $35,241 | — |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $33,889 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates from Ridgewater College make?
The median salary is $38,001 one year after graduation and $49,744 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,885.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.