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Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools in California

4,515 students earned Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Automotive Mechanics Technology is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Automotive Mechanics Technology Majors in California

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,787
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,678
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,041
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,041
Bachelor’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In California, a automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.0%
  • White: 12.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 19.7%
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Jobs for Automotive Mechanics Technology Grads in California

68,110 people in the state and 670,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician.

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Wages for Automotive Mechanics Technology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician grad in the state is $48,720, compared to a typical salary of $43,730 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,232 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,867 a year. 47 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $24,377.

305 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,366 Total Students

57 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,572 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,341 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $46,572 after graduation.

#4

Cypress College

Cypress
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,106 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#5

De Anza College

Cupertino
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,706 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,163 a year. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,204 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,514 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, United Education Institute-Chula Vista grads earn an average salary of $27,151. 98% of students get financical aid.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,182 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,964. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. 98% of students get financical aid.

#9

Oxnard College

Oxnard
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,438 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 96% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,104.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,248 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,963 after earning their degree at this institution. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Automotive Mechanics Technology Careers in CA

Some of the careers automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 10% $73,820
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $45,840
Vehicle Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers -21% $36,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 1,145
Diesel Mechanics Technology 380
Collision & Repair Technology 279
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 204
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology 60
Small Engine Mechanics Technology 16
Avionics Maintenance Technology 3

View all majors related to Automotive Mechanics Technology

View Nationwide Automotive Mechanics Technology Report

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