by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 13 U.S. colleges awarded 329 degrees and certificates in General Mechanics & Repairers. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 58% of graduates. College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best General Mechanics & Repairers Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $24,070 one year after completing, rising to $46,403 after four years.
A degree in General Mechanics & Repairers involves the study of Mechanics And Repairers, General. A Program That Generally Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills In The Adjustment, Maintenance, Part Replacement, And Repair Of Tools, Equipment, And Machines.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., general mechanics & repairers draws strong interest, with 329 degrees awarded annually. 13 colleges award general mechanics & repairers degrees, an average of 25 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 129.
By level, the 329 awards include 88 certificates, 192 associate degrees and 49 master’s degrees.
Women earned 11% of general mechanics & repairers degrees and certificates in the latest year (36 of 329). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (244) and Hispanic or Latino (30), and international students earned 4.
College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best General Mechanics & Repairers Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees. It also ranks general mechanics & repairers schools within 1 state. In all, 13 colleges offer general mechanics & repairers programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value General Mechanics & Repairers Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common general mechanics & repairers credential is the associate degree: 192 of the 329 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to general mechanics & repairers call most for Monitoring, Critical Thinking and Judgment and Decision Making, and for knowledge of Mechanical, Administration and Management and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Deductive Reasoning and Oral Expression.
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How long a general mechanics & repairers degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 88 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 192 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 49 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to general mechanics & repairers, at 57.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 57.3% |
| Some college courses | 15.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 15.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to General Mechanics & Repairers, with an average median salary of $63,294; the strongest outlook belongs to Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other, at 13.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Maintenance Planner, Endless Track Vehicle Supervisor, Wheel Shop Supervisor and AC Installer Supervisor (Air-Conditioning Installer Supervisor).
The occupation related to general mechanics & repairers with the most projected jobs is First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, at 110,130.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 110,130 | 1.2% |
| Geothermal Technicians | 39,974 | 0.1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 28,851 | 13.1% |
General Mechanics & Repairers graduates earn a median $24,070 one year after completing their program, $46,403 after four years and $22,196 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,070 |
| 4 years | $46,403 |
| 5 years | $22,196 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to general mechanics & repairers, with a median salary of $85,639.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Geothermal Technicians | $64,661 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $39,581 |
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