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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Studying Online at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 118 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #243 of 518 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #331 of 464 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 11% women (4) and 89% men (34).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Among the 6 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Students who finish Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.