Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 116210
- Phone: (610) 526-1000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (610) 363-6716
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (610) 363-6716
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
24:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Auto Mechanic Program
The auto mechanic program at Automotive Training Center – Exton prepares students for careers as department store service mechanics, auto part specialists, emissions inspectors, rental car fleet mechanic, specialty shop technicians, and car test driver/mechanic. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Program courses include: brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
Automotive Training Center – Exton
Also known as The American College
630 Allendale Rd, King of Prussia, PA
Automotive Training Center operates as a two-year career school dedicated to offering a solid education for students located in and around Exton. Over 520 students have completed their training in the last few years based on published information with more than 70% of students who start the program complete it. Automotive Training Center offers several programs to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:
- Auto Mechanic
- Auto Body
- Diesel Mechanic
To help students and alumni succeed, Automotive Training Center may offer some services to students like those listed below:
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The American College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 5 |
| Less Than Four-Year Award | 54 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 57 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 6 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| White | 36 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Auto Mechanic program at The American College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Description
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Description
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -50.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.57
- Average Annual Salary: $42790
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.73
- Average Annual Salary: $34790
Automotive Master Mechanics
Description
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive master mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.72
- Average Annual Salary: $47260
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $18.33
- Average Annual Salary: $38120
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.51
- Average Annual Salary: $44750
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students The American College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Automotive Training Center – Exton may offer services to students including:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation