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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Prairie State College
If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, take a look at what Prairie State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Prairie State College is located in Chicago Heights, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 automotive mechanics technology degrees were awarded at Prairie State College.
Online & Distance Learning at Prairie State College
Online coursework is an option at Prairie State College. Among 2,953 students, 416 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 841 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Prairie State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Prairie State College are 4% women (1) and 96% men (27).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Prairie State College
Among the 4 associate’s automotive mechanics technology degrees awarded at Prairie State College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Prairie State College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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