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Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools in Mississippi

266 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 217
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 217
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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 36.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 47.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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
11,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,615 a year.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $8,187. 93% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,449. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $4,086.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,309. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,112 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,940. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,152 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,564. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. In their early career, Pearl River Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,695.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $19,193 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,883. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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

View Nationwide Automotive Mechanics Technology Report

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