Vehicle Repair Technology at Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan, WY · Public · Certificate · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

with a smaller student body of 1,607 in Sheridan, WY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,506 at Northern Wyoming Community College District come in 13% above the national median of $38,662 for Vehicle Repair Technology programs.

With a 150.2x 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 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

Northern Wyoming Community College District ranks #20 among 409 Vehicle Repair Technology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $43,506-to-$68,385 earnings arc over five years reflects a 57% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

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

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
76
Score
76
High End
Earnings $43,506/yr (13% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$762K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
157.8x
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 (In-State)
$4,830
Out-of-state: $11,130
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,385
57% 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

Explore what Vehicle Repair Technology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 409 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Vehicle Repair Technology at Northern Wyoming Community College District?
At 76/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Will AI replace Vehicle Repair Technology jobs?
Vehicle Repair Technology rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 14% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Why does Northern Wyoming Community College District rank so high for Vehicle Repair Technology?
Ranked #20 of 409 programs nationally, Northern Wyoming Community College District lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Are there apprenticeship options for Vehicle Repair Technology?
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 Northern Wyoming Community College District.
Is there demand for Vehicle Repair Technology workers?
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 →