Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 730307
- Phone: (217) 786-2200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (708) 344-4700
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (708) 344-4700
FINANCIAL AID RATE
88%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
26:1Average 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 Lincoln Tech – Melrose Park (Chicago Area) 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 Illinois colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
Lincoln Tech – Melrose Park (Chicago Area) (LLCC)
5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LLCC has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 11 |
| Associate's Degree | 95 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 98 |
| Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 13 |
| Hispanic | 63 |
| White | 23 |
| Multiple Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 Lincoln Tech – Melrose Park (Chicago Area), 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
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
- Springfield, IL
- Total Employment: 580
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.03
- Average Annual Salary: $43740
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Lincoln Tech – Melrose Park (Chicago Area) may provide services like those listed below:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation