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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in South Carolina

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in South Carolina

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

An Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors in South Carolina

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 114
Associate Degree 93

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 72.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Grads in South Carolina

10,690 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 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician grads earn an average of $40,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,730.

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

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

#1

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,177 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,495 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,702.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,921 after earning their degree at this institution. 42% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,596. In their early career, Piedmont Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,247. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $31,450 after graduation. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 43% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,057.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, York Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,976. A typical student attending York Technical College will pay a net price of $5,600.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,640 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,203 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,145 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 9% $37,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Diesel Mechanics Technology 61
Collision & Repair Technology 23
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 12
Marine Maintenance 11
Avionics Maintenance Technology 3
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 1

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

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