Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Commonwealth Technical Institute 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.

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Commonwealth Technical Institute (CTI)

370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA

Commonwealth Technical Institute is a private career school, which offers a great education environment for its students. Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Construction Trades
• Personal and Culinary Services
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology

Over 700 students have completed their education in the last few years with about 66% of those who start the program complete it. More than twenty different programs are offered at Commonwealth Technical Institute, including degrees as high as an Associates degree. The more popular enrolled programs are shown below:

• Property Management
• Food Preparation and Professional Cooking
• Nursing Assistant
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Telecommunications Technology

To help students and alumni succeed, Commonwealth Technical Institute may provide some services to students like:

• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance

Commonwealth Technical Institute has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges since 1987. Get more information by visiting the school's information, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CTI offers a less than two-year award program in auto mechanic.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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).