Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Cedar Valley College 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 Texas colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Cedar Valley College

3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX

Cedar Valley College is part of the Dallas County of Community Colleges in Dallas, Texas. CVC offers several degrees and certificate programs, which includes technical disciplines, like automotive technology and office technology just to name a few. Their veterans program for military personnel is also well known throughout the Dallas area. CVC’s academic programs span across many diverse areas of study; such as Anthropology, Drama, Humanities and Sociology.

CVC’s continuing education program also includes workforce development for students or the working class wishing to upgrade for better job opportunities. Cedar Valley College provides new and returning students with several student resources that are designed to assist students with the ins and outs of every day college life. This includes a health center and free “drop-in” tutoring services. CVC has plenty of student clubs and organizations, accompanied with a great social scene – there is always something to do at CVC.

Incredibly affordable, CVC’s tuition starts at $52 per credit unit for Dallas County residents, $97 per credit unit for out of district students, and out of state residents pay $153. Financial Aid is readily available at CVC, along with several potential student scholarship opportunities, grants and loans.

Cedar Valley College provides all the necessities students are looking for when it comes to quality learning. The college also has an impressive athletics department that includes Baseball, Soccer, Basketball and Volley Ball. Applying to CVC is easy and you can follow the simple steps by visiting the CVC admissions page on their website.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cedar Valley College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $34380
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $30420

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $43870
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $42370

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).