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Basic Certificates in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Education Levels of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13,640 students earned their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 13,640 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,554 |
| Associate Degree | 8,599 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 34 |
Earnings of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. About 92.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,555 |
| Women | 1,085 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 533 |
| Black or African American | 1,123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,097 |
| White | 6,804 |
| International Students | 111 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 972 |
Most Popular Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 418 colleges that offer a basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Jefferson Community and Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 419 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Jefferson Community and Technical College. About 8% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Spokane Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 325 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Spokane Community College. Of these students, 8% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 275 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 6% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gateway Community and Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program at Gateway Community and Technical College awarded 254 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
El Centro College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 69,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 201 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from El Centro College. About 3% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 185 basic certificates were handed out to automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors at GTC. Of these students, 3% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Chattahoochee Technical College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 163 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Chattahoochee Technical College. About 6% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northshore Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program at Northshore Technical Community College awarded 158 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 5% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Mountainland Technical College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Mountainland Technical College. About 8% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Front Range Community College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from FRCC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Pueblo Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Pueblo Community College. About 9% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Lake County comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 basic certificates were handed out to automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors at College of Lake County. Of these students, 5% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cypress College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 basic certificates were handed out to automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors at Cypress College. Of these students, 7% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Aims Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program at Aims Community College awarded 118 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 8% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 21,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 basic certificates were handed out to automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors at Wake Technical Community College. About 7% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College awarded 110 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Pikes Peak Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 basic certificates were handed out to automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors at PPCC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 107 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
Joliet Junior College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Joliet Junior College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 1% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is St Philip's College. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 people received their basic certificate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from St Philip's College. Of these students, 10% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 2,532 |
| Collision & Repair Technology | 1,553 |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technology | 967 |
| Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance | 701 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology | 470 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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