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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Oakton College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Automotive Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Oakton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oakton College is in Des Plaines, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 181 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted at Oakton College.
Online Class Availability at Oakton College
Many students take online classes at Oakton College. Among 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Oakton College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Oakton College are 1% women (2) and 99% men (179).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Oakton College
Among the 11 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Oakton College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 100% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College, higher 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 Oakton 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
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