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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in Texas

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in Texas

3,427 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician is the 5th most popular major out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,473
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,262
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 692
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 692

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.7%
  • White: 25.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Grads in Texas

52,840 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 Texas

In this state, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician grads earn an average of $44,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,730.

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

495 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,839 Total Students

50 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $44,597 after graduation.

369 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,868 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 42 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,597 a year.

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
69,171 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,469 after graduation. 81% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,179 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

St Philip's College

San Antonio
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,455 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,273. 58% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,107 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending TSTC will pay a net price of $10,364. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,387 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,260 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,303 Total Students

In their early career, Western Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,829. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. An average student at Western Technical College will pay a net price of $30,635.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
642 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,392 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
36,264 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. A typical student attending Tarrant County College will pay a net price of $6,326.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 18% $59,730
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 14% $40,570
Vehicle Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers -7% $35,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Diesel Mechanics Technology 1,309
Collision & Repair Technology 454
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 421
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance 220
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 179
Avionics Maintenance Technology 131
Engine Machinist 112
High Performance Engine Mechanic 22

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