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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Grand Rapids Community College
If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Grand Rapids Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Rapids Community College sits in Grand Rapids, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 automotive mechanics technology degrees were awarded at Grand Rapids Community College.
Studying Online at Grand Rapids Community College
Distance learning is available at Grand Rapids Community College. Among 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Rankings can help you compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 464 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #369 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 7% women (3) and 93% men (38).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Of the 13 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids 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
Graduates of the Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Grand Rapids Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.