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208 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

An Automotive Mechanics Technology major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Automotive Mechanics Technology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 159
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 159
Associate Degree 49

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 45.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Automotive Mechanics Technology Grads in Mississippi

5,720 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 Mississippi

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician grads earn an average of $38,640 in the state and $43,730 nationwide.

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

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,622. 93% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,290. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 92% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,841 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,393 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,753 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,271. 48% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,090 a year. A typical student attending Mississippi Delta Community College will pay a net price of $1,973.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,537 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,345 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,839 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,585.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,561 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $20,715 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $765. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,284 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

Automotive Mechanics Technology Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $35,000
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 0% $54,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Diesel Mechanics Technology 174
Collision & Repair Technology 73
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 36
Engine Machinist 14

View all majors related to Automotive Mechanics Technology

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