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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Western Iowa Tech Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Automotive Mechanics Technology, you may want to check out the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is in Sioux City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 51 automotive mechanics technology graduations were recorded at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Online Class Availability at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Among 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Rankings can help you compare Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 54 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 464 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 14% women (7) and 86% men (44).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Among the 11 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community 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
Graduates of the Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Western Iowa Tech Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.