Vehicle Repair Technology at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas

Manassas, VA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

a compact campus enrolling 189 students in Manassas, VA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,285/yr, roughly in line with the $38,662 national median for Vehicle Repair Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 33.7x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Vehicle Repair Technology carry above-average AI exposure (14% of tasks). The 36% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

At $32,500 against $36,285/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #285 ranking among 409 Vehicle Repair Technology programs places Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 48% earnings increase from $36,285 to $53,839 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

The 64 apprenticeship pathways connected to Vehicle Repair Technology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
57
Score
58
High End
Earnings $36,285/yr (-6% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$589K
10.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
35.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$16,757
Median Debt at Graduation
$32,500
10.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,839
48% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Vehicle Repair Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment $82,730 +6.1% 76%
Avionics technicians $81,390 +8.2% 76%
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830 +8.1% 68%
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$82,730
+6.1% growth 76% AI-proof
Avionics technicians
$81,390
+8.2% growth 76% AI-proof
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830
+8.1% growth 68% AI-proof

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Vehicle Repair Technology Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Vehicle Repair Technology careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering skilled trades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Vehicle Repair Technology at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas?
This program scores 57/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Vehicle Repair Technology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
How safe is Vehicle Repair Technology from automation?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 14% of Vehicle Repair Technology tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 19 of 19 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Can I learn Vehicle Repair Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas?
Yes — 64 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Vehicle Repair Technology career paths, including Aerospace Propulsion Jet Engine Mech (Military Only). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas.
Will Vehicle Repair Technology graduates from Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Vehicle Repair Technology have roughly 214,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →