Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificate · Western Technical College · La Crosse, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Western Technical College earn a median of $36,011 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 $5,500, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate certificate) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $45,675 | $8,149 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $43,965 | $9,000 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $38,091 | $9,500 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore | $37,745 | — |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $37,431 | — |
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $37,001 | $9,500 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay | $35,759 | $9,000 |
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake | $35,702 | $5,500 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee | $35,427 | $5,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates from Western Technical College make?
The median salary is $36,011 one year after graduation and $48,346 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.