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Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools in Kentucky

In 2021-2022, 1,595 students earned their Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Automotive Mechanics Technology is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Automotive Mechanics Technology Majors in Kentucky

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 1,487
Associate Degree 58
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 50
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 50

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 80.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Automotive Mechanics Technology Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 8,520 people employed in jobs related to an automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree, compared to 670,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Automotive Mechanics Technology Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician grad in the state is $38,030, compared to a typical salary of $43,730 nationwide.

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

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,985 after earning their degree at this institution.

269 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

A typical student attending Gateway will pay a net price of $6,083. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,657 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,163. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,293 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Hazard Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $4,112. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,740.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

In their early career, Big Sandy Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,837. A typical student attending Big Sandy Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $4,068. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $4,764. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,111 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,739. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Automotive Mechanics Technology Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $34,900
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 0% $59,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Diesel Mechanics Technology 1,114
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 214
Collision & Repair Technology 74
Avionics Maintenance Technology 6

View all majors related to Automotive Mechanics Technology

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