by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 28 U.S. colleges awarded 852 degrees and certificates in Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician. Certificates are the most popular award, at 59% of graduates. College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair 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 Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician covers Motorcycle Maintenance And Repair Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Repair, Service, And Maintain Motorcycles And Other Similar Powered Vehicles. Includes Instruction In Lubrication And Cooling Systems, Electrical And Ignition Systems, Carburetion, Fuel Systems And Adjustments Of Moving Parts. Examples: [Motorcycle Mechanic].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician is a popular field of study, with 852 degrees awarded annually. 28 colleges award motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician degrees, an average of 30 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 322.
By level, the 852 awards include 506 certificates, 273 associate degrees and 73 master’s degrees.
Women earned 9% of motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician degrees and certificates in the latest year (73 of 852). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (521) and Hispanic or Latino (162).
College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician Schools ranking, including 5 for associate degrees. It also ranks motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician schools within 4 states. In all, 28 colleges offer motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician credential is the certificate: 506 of the 852 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician call most for Repairing, Troubleshooting and Equipment Maintenance, and for knowledge of Mechanical, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Finger Dexterity, Deductive Reasoning and Manual Dexterity.
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How long a motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 506 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 273 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 73 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician, at 59.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 59.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.0% |
| First professional degree | 1.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician, with an average median salary of $83,695. Typical job titles include Motor Vehicle Technician, Motorcycle Mechanic, Lube Technician and Service Technician.
The occupation related to motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician with the most projected jobs is Motorcycle Mechanics, at 489,164.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle Mechanics | 489,164 | -0.3% |
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair 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 motorcycle maintenance & repair technology/technician, with a median salary of $83,695.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician has 17 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 80,772 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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