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Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools in Texas

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

As a degree choice, Automotive Mechanics Technology is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Automotive Mechanics Technology 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 Automotive Mechanics Technology 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 Automotive Mechanics Technology 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.

Automotive Mechanics Technology 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

View all majors related to Automotive Mechanics Technology

View Nationwide Automotive Mechanics Technology Report

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