Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificate · Tidewater Tech-Trades · Norfolk, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Tidewater Tech-Trades earn a median of $30,531 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 $14,750, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk Norfolk | $44,572 | $27,500 |
| Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave | $41,801 | — |
| Advanced Technology Institute Virginia Beach | $38,942 | $12,000 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas Manassas | $36,285 | $32,500 |
| Northern Virginia Community College Annandale | $35,887 | — |
| Tidewater Community College Norfolk | $34,696 | $5,841 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College Abingdon | $32,277 | — |
| Virginia Western Community College Roanoke | $30,414 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates from Tidewater Tech-Trades make?
The median salary is $30,531 one year after graduation and $34,268 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.