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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Tri-County Technical College
If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, you may want to check out the program at Tri-County Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tri-County Technical College sits in Pendleton, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted at Tri-County Technical College.
Studying Online at Tri-County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Tri-County Technical College. Of 5,890 students, 918 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,268 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Tri-County Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Tri-County Technical College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 118 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 518 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 464 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Tri-County Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Tri-County Technical College are 4% women (2) and 96% men (53).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Tri-County Technical College
Of the 15 associate’s automotive mechanics technology degrees awarded at Tri-County Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Technical 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Students who finish Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Tri-County Technical 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.