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Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools in Virginia

328 students earned Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Automotive Mechanics Technology is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Automotive Mechanics Technology Majors in Virginia

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 162
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 162
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 162
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 86
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 86
Associate Degree 80

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Automotive Mechanics Technology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 20,830 people employed in jobs related to an automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree, compared to 670,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Automotive Mechanics Technology Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician grad in the state is $47,730, compared to a typical salary of $43,730 nationwide.

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

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $28,151 after graduation.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
461 Total Students

An average student at ATI will pay a net price of $19,303. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 67% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $38,623. 60% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,452.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
436 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Tidewater Tech-Trades will pay a net price of $22,077. 96% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,462 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,551. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,188 a year. 28% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,679 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,253. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

A typical student attending TNCC will pay a net price of $6,439. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 65% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,123 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,239. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,428. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. 84% of students get financical aid.

Automotive Mechanics Technology Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers 6% $70,140
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $45,640
Vehicle Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers -41% $35,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 136
Diesel Mechanics Technology 53
Heavy Vehicle & Truck Maintenance 39
Aircraft Powerplant Technology 32
Collision & Repair Technology 7

View all majors related to Automotive Mechanics Technology

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