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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).
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 |
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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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