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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in New Mexico

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in New Mexico

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

An Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors in New Mexico

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 95
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 89
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 89
Associate Degree 63

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.0%
  • White: 28.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 19.0%
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Jobs for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 4,390 people employed in jobs related to an automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree, compared to 670,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician grads earn an average of $40,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,730.

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

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,187 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,927.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

#4

San Juan College

Farmington
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

In their early career, SJC grads earn an average salary of $27,603. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,889 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,794 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. In their early career, NMSU Dona Ana grads earn an average salary of $30,836. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
946 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,836 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $34,861 after graduation. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
692 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,961. In their early career, NMSU Grants grads earn an average salary of $30,836. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,829 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3% $35,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 27
Diesel Mechanics Technology 25
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 8
Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 6
Collision & Repair Technology 2

View all majors related to Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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