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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in Colorado

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in Colorado

In 2021-2022, 1,576 students earned their Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,068
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 337
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 337
Associate Degree 171

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.9%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Grads in Colorado

12,030 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 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Jobs in Colorado

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician grads earn an average of $48,040 in the state and $43,730 nationwide.

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

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,940 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,705 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,679.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,537 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,983 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,987. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,551 Total Students

An average student at Lincoln Tech - Denver will pay a net price of $38,199. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1.

#4

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,845 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,900 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending PPCC will pay a net price of $10,088. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,801 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
787 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 80% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Intellitec College - Grand Junction grads earn an average salary of $26,291.

#7

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,500 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. In their early career, Trinidad State Junior College grads earn an average salary of $30,300.

#9

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
5,134 Total Students

In their early career, Colorado Mountain College grads earn an average salary of $35,072. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
672 Total Students

In their early career, Intellitec College - Colorado Springs grads earn an average salary of $32,085. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 7% $46,220
Vehicle Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers -48% $34,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance 236
Collision & Repair Technology 139
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 110
Avionics Maintenance Technology 38
Diesel Mechanics Technology 36
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 28
Small Engine Mechanics Technology 20
Motorcycle Maintenance Technology 17

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