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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Rock Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Automotive Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Rock Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rock Valley College is in Rockford, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 automotive mechanics technology degrees were awarded at Rock Valley College.
Online & Distance Learning at Rock Valley College
Many students take online classes at Rock Valley College. Of 5,978 students, 1,079 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,814 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Rock Valley College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rock Valley College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 63 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #23 of 31 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 464 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Rock Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Rock Valley College are 13% women (4) and 87% men (27).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Rock Valley College
Among the 8 associate’s automotive mechanics technology degrees awarded at Rock Valley College, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rock Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rock Valley 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Students who finish Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Rock Valley College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.