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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Catawba Valley Community College

Automotive Mechanics Technology at Catawba Valley Community College

If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Catawba Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Catawba Valley Community College sits in Hickory, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 automotive mechanics technology degrees were awarded at Catawba Valley Community College.

Online & Distance Learning at Catawba Valley Community College

Distance learning is available at Catawba Valley Community College. Of 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Catawba Valley Community College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Catawba Valley Community College are 11% women (5) and 89% men (40).

Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Catawba Valley Community College

Among the 15 associate’s automotive mechanics technology degrees awarded at Catawba Valley Community College, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

Catawba Valley Community College gender breakdown of Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Automotive Mechanics Technology majors at Catawba Valley Community College

Minority students account for 27% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Catawba Valley Community College, lower than the national average of 55%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates

Students who finish Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Catawba Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $63,098
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $61,541
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,917

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