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Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2021-2022, 929 students earned their Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Automotive Mechanics Technology is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Automotive Mechanics Technology Majors in Pennsylvania

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 683
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 683
Associate Degree 228
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.2%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Automotive Mechanics Technology Grads in Pennsylvania

31,290 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician grads earn an average of $40,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,730.

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

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,031 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,682. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,597 after earning their degree at this institution.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
338 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
378 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,271. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,141 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
484 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,038 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 52% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
284 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,141 after graduation. An average student at Automotive Training Center - Warminster will pay a net price of $14,567. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,843 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,048. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,694 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 29% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
667 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Automotive Mechanics Technology Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 5% $38,930
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers -5% $57,120
Vehicle Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers -21% $36,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Diesel Mechanics Technology 309
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 117
Collision & Repair Technology 109
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 37
Avionics Maintenance Technology 33
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 13
Marine Maintenance 13
Motorcycle Maintenance Technology 11

View all majors related to Automotive Mechanics Technology

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