what college degree would i need in a mechanics class to make a possible income of 100,000$ a year?

There are two areas of mechanics. He first is designing and applying machines and the other is installing and/or repairing machines. To make $100,000 you will have to a higher level mechanical engineer with responsibilities that include managing many or people. A mechanical engineering degree requires 4 years of college. A specialist heavy machinery mechanic can make a salary close to $100,000 after intensive training, which could be 1-4 years at a technical/trade school, many years of practice and some demanding hours. Good luck.