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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Elgin Community College
If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, take a look at what Elgin Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elgin Community College is in Elgin, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 160 automotive mechanics technology graduations were recorded at Elgin Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Elgin Community College
Distance learning is available at Elgin Community College. Among 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Elgin Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Elgin Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 63 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #14 of 31 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 464 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #96 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Elgin Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Elgin Community College are 8% women (12) and 92% men (148).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Elgin Community College
Of the 13 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Elgin Community College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 62% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College, above the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Elgin Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.