Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Associate's degree · Lake Area Technical College · Watertown, SD
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Lake Area Technical College earn a median of $47,080 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 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate's degree) at other South Dakota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls | $46,262 | $12,000 |
| Mitchell Technical College Mitchell | $44,032 | — |
| Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City | $38,031 | $12,483 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates from Lake Area Technical College make?
The median salary is $47,080 one year after graduation and $54,641 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.