by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 23 U.S. colleges awarded 192 degrees and certificates in Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 53% of graduates. College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $37,805 one year after completing, rising to $54,355 after four years.
A degree in Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician covers Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To The Maintenance Of Alternative Fuel Vehicles And The Conversion Of Standard Vehicles To Afv Status. Includes Instruction In Electrical Vehicles, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Lpg) Vehicles, Compressed Natural Gas (Cng) Vehicles, Hybrid Fuel Technology, Electrical And Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Diagnosis And Repair, And Conversion/installation.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician draws strong interest, with 192 degrees awarded annually. 23 colleges award alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 35.
By level, the 192 awards include 25 certificates, 62 associate degrees and 102 master’s degrees.
Women earned 10% of alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician degrees and certificates in the latest year (19 of 192). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (88) and Hispanic or Latino (68), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 7 schools in its 2027 Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician Schools ranking, including 3 for associate degrees. It also ranks alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician schools within 2 states. In all, 23 colleges offer alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician credential is the master’s degree: 102 of the 192 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician call most for Repairing, Troubleshooting and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service and Computers and Electronics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Manual Dexterity, Deductive Reasoning and Near Vision.
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How long an alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 25 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 62 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 102 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician, at 50.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 50.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 42.6% |
| Some college courses | 5.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician, with an average median salary of $40,917; the strongest outlook belongs to Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, at 6.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Audio Installer, Spring Repairer, Auto Headlight Mechanic (Automotive Headlight Mechanic) and Spring Floor Service Worker.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician, at 168,346.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 168,346 | 6.9% |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician graduates earn a median $37,805 one year after completing their program, $54,355 after four years and $49,650 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,805 |
| 4 years | $54,355 |
| 5 years | $49,650 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to alternative fuel vehicle technology/technician, with a median salary of $40,917.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician has 17 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 81,432 degrees a year; the largest are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (46,331), Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (10,172) and Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (9,434). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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