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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Portland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Automotive Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Portland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted at Portland Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Portland Community College
Distance learning is available at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 91 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #133 of 464 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #317 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Portland Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Portland Community College are 13% women (4) and 87% men (27).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 18 associate’s automotive mechanics technology degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 11% were women (2) and 89% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College, below 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 Portland Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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