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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
If you plan to study Automotive Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College is in Goodland, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Distance learning is available at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College. Of 752 students, 24 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 303 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 54 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 464 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #394 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (15).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Among the 3 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Those who complete Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College pursue many career paths. Here 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
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