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Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools in Louisiana

533 students earned Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Automotive Mechanics Technology is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 119 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Automotive Mechanics Technology Majors in Louisiana

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 433
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 88
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 88
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 28.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Automotive Mechanics Technology Grads in Louisiana

There are 7,980 people in the state and 670,610 people in the nation working in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician jobs.

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Wages for Automotive Mechanics Technology Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician grads earn an average of $39,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,730.

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There are 8 colleges in Louisiana that offer automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,612 Total Students

The 7.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,349. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
957 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,281. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,489 a year.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,241 a year.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,762 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Fletcher Technical Community College will pay a net price of $7,708.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,087 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. A typical student attending Central Louisiana Technical Community College will pay a net price of $7,641. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,996 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. In their early career, South Louisiana Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,004.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,494 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. In their early career, BRCC grads earn an average salary of $28,536.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,956 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,252. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

Automotive Mechanics Technology Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $37,400
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers -7% $36,570
Vehicle Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers -15% $44,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Diesel Mechanics Technology 141
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 41
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 24
Small Engine Mechanics Technology 13
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 11
Marine Maintenance 5
Collision & Repair Technology 4
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance 1

View all majors related to Automotive Mechanics Technology

View Nationwide Automotive Mechanics Technology Report

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