2023 Best Electronics Maintenance & Repair Colleges for Veterans
49
Ranked Colleges
7,770
Degrees Awarded
$19,600
Avg Cost*
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 7,770 people earned their degree in electronics maintenance and repair, making the major the 198th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, electronics maintenance and repair graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $32,015 and had an average of $11,571 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair” ranking analyzed 49 colleges that offered a degree in electronics maintenance and repair. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great electronics maintenance and repair programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the electronics maintenance and repair program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair”.
Top 25 Best Electronics Maintenance & Repair Colleges for Veterans
Out of the 49 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair that were part of this year’s ranking, Tidewater Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 16 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
Tidewater Community College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 16,769 students enrolled at Tidewater Community College, 49 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,391. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Tidewater Community College Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair. Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a medium-sized school located in Hanceville, Alabama that handed out 192 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
Wallace State, Hanceville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 4,763 students enrolled at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, 29 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 24 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,838. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Wallace State Community College, Hanceville offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Wallace State, Hanceville Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Georgia Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. Central Georgia Technical College is located in Warner Robins, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 130 ’s electronics repair degrees to qualified students.
CGTC also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 8,140 students enrolled at Central Georgia Technical College, 179 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 104 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,827. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Central Georgia Technical College]](/colleges/central-georgia-technical-college-warner-robins/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Tri-County Technical College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair. TCTC is located in Pendleton, South Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 135 ’s electronics repair degrees to qualified students.
TCTC also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,582 students enrolled at TCTC, 192 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 83 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,658. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at TCTC]](/colleges/tri-county-technical-college/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Wyoming Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair. This small school is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and it awarded 26 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
WWCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 2,776 students enrolled at WWCC, 40 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 19 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,847. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. WWCC offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full WWCC Veteran Student Life Report
Lewis - Clark State College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. Lewis - Clark State College is located in Lewiston, Idaho and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s electronics repair degrees to qualified students.
Lewis - Clark State College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 3,856 students enrolled at Lewis - Clark State College, 168 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 88 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,079. In addition to receiving other benefits, 14 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lewis - Clark State College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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Northern Wyoming Community College District landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. Northern Wyoming Community College District is a small public school situated in Sheridan, Wyoming. It awarded 26 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
Northern Wyoming Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Northern Wyoming Community College District supports 3,741 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,081. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Northern Wyoming Community College District Veteran Student Life Report
Ferris State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 14 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
Ferris not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 377 of the 11,165 students enrolled at Ferris were GI Bill® students, of which 189 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,426. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Ferris]](/colleges/ferris-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. This small school is located in Sandersville, Georgia, and it awarded 49 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
OFTC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, OFTC supports 1,835 students, and 63 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 21 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,491. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. OFTC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at OFTC]](/colleges/oconee-fall-line-technical-college/student-life/veterans/)
Western Technical College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. This small school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and it awarded 5 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Western Technical College, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 4,240 students enrolled at Western Technical College, 226 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 105 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,080. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full Western Technical College Veteran Student Life Report
Ranken Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 105 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ranken Technical College, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 212 of the 1,823 students enrolled at Ranken Technical College were GI Bill® students, of which 186 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,346. To help with additional expenses, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Ranken Technical College]](/colleges/ranken-technical-college/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #12, Northwest Iowa Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. Northwest Iowa Community College is a small public school situated in Sheldon, Iowa. It awarded 20 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our vets studying electronics repair list, Northwest Iowa Community College has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 1,666 students enrolled at Northwest Iowa Community College, 36 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,961. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Northwest Iowa Community College]](/colleges/northwest-iowa-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Northeast Alabama Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking, coming in at #13. Northeast is a public institution located in Rainsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Northeast not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 61 of the 2,530 students enrolled at Northeast were GI Bill® students, of which 36 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,461. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Northeast Alabama Community College]](/colleges/northeast-alabama-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #14, Albany Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. This small school is located in Albany, Georgia, and it awarded 34 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
Albany Technical College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Albany Technical College supports 3,022 students, and 179 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 80 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,653. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Albany Technical College]](/colleges/albany-technical-college/student-life/veterans/)
Southeast Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. Southeast Tech is a small school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that handed out 1 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
Southeast Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Southeast Technical College supports 2,330 students, and 193 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 86 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,618. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southeast Technical College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Southeast Technical College Veteran Student Life Report
Iowa Central Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. Iowa Central Community College is a medium-sized school located in Fort Dodge, Iowa that handed out 23 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa Central Community College, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 100 of the 4,704 students enrolled at Iowa Central Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 46 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,481. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Iowa Central Community College]](/colleges/iowa-central-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
West Georgia Technical College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. West Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 79 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
West Georgia Technical College also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, West Georgia Technical College supports 6,437 students, and 224 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 86 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,073. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at West Georgia Technical College]](/colleges/west-georgia-technical-college/student-life/veterans/)
South Plains College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. South Plains College is a medium-sized school located in Levelland, Texas that handed out 37 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
South Plains College also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 284 of the 8,880 students enrolled at South Plains College were GI Bill® students, of which 106 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,097. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full South Plains College Veteran Student Life Report
Hinds Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking, coming in at #19. Hinds Community College is located in Raymond, Mississippi and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s electronics repair degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our vets studying electronics repair list, Hinds Community College has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Hinds Community College supports 11,181 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,000. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Hinds Community College Veteran Student Life Report
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electronics repair degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Georgia Northwestern Technical College supports 6,608 students, and 125 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 75 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,863. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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Walla Walla Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. Walla Walla Community College is a small public school situated in Walla Walla, Washington. It awarded 29 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our vets studying electronics repair list, Walla Walla Community College has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 113 of the 2,940 students enrolled at Walla Walla Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 67 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,943. To help with additional expenses, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Walla Walla Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Walla Walla Community College]](/colleges/walla-walla-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
New River Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. Dublin, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electronics repair degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
NRCC also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 4,137 students enrolled at New River Community College, 115 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 62 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,814. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. New River Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full New River Community College Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #23, Metropolitan Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair list. MCC is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 7 ’s electronics repair degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our vets studying electronics repair list, MCC has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, MCC supports 13,244 students, and 653 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 283 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $835. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. Senatobia, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s electronics repair degrees to 56 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at NWCC, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 7,092 students enrolled at Northwest Mississippi Community College, 201 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 41 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,749. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Northwest Mississippi Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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Lakeshore Technical College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Electronics Repair ranking. Located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, this small public school handed out 22 diplomas to qualified ’s electronics repair students in 2020-2021.
LTC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 84 of the 2,420 students enrolled at LTC were GI Bill® students, of which 57 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,935. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. LTC offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Lakeshore Technical College]](/colleges/lakeshore-technical-college/student-life/veterans/)
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