It all depends on what sort of tech you want to become. You can get into MB or BMW programs. Those guys make good money and in time can even touch 6 figures. Besides, if you're really into, it, you can open your own shop(s). Just don't think that any of these options will be easy.
On the other hand, I love working on cars myself, but I decided that it would be better if I just do it as a hobby. I major in Finance and International business. With this combination there's a potential to make a bank that will allow to expand my hobbies.
No matter what field you'll be going into, make sure to do lots of networking. I can't stress this enough. I know people that have been struggling for years to find a job through conventional ways.

 

There is always welding. its not clean work, but you are around some of the funniest and craziest guys around. Plus the pay is amazing.

 

The problem with welding is that the job itself isn't very easy. It requires alot of skill and experiance.

 

I was looking at UTI. They teach you EVERYTHING you need to know just about to become a mechanic. But i was looking at tuition and its like 18k-30k for 52 weeks of classes.

 

I have not heard good things about UTI. I hear that Wyotech is much better. $40,000 buys you 4 years at a state university without financial aid. The $18,000 is if you get financial aid.

 

WyoTech is no where near my house. I would have to move a few hundred miles at least. UTI isn't a 4 year university. I don't get what you were saying.

 

For the cost of going to UTI, you can go to a 4 year university for 3 years (if you don't get any financial aid).

 

Yeah it does, but when your making $30 an hour its worht the trouble of learning. LOL