Vehicle Repair Technology at WyoTech

Laramie, WY · Private for-profit · Certificate · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

a smaller institution with 1,204 students in Laramie, WY.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,524/yr, roughly in line with the $38,662 national median for Vehicle Repair Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

AI risk is moderate — 14% task exposure — and the 29% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Vehicle Repair Technology graduates.

With first-year pay of $35,524 far exceeding the $6,800 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #305 out of 409 programs, WyoTech's financial outcomes for Vehicle Repair Technology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,524 to $48,863 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 64 registered apprenticeships mapped to Vehicle Repair Technology, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
56
Score
56
High End
Earnings $35,524/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (214,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$522K
8.3% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$6,800
2.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,863
38% 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

Vehicle Repair Technology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does WyoTech's Vehicle Repair Technology program score?
This program scores 56/100 — 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 AI-proof is a career in Vehicle Repair Technology?
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.
What's the typical debt for Vehicle Repair Technology graduates from WyoTech?
Median debt of just $6,800 against $35,524/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Vehicle Repair Technology program at WyoTech?
There are 64 registered apprenticeships connected to Vehicle Repair Technology occupations, such as Aerospace Propulsion Jet Engine Mech (Military Only) and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Auto Serv). The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
Will Vehicle Repair Technology graduates from WyoTech find jobs?
At 214,000 annual openings, Vehicle Repair Technology has a very large employment base. WyoTech graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →