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General Contact
- School Code: 118500
- Phone: (909) 793-2121
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,507Average 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 College of the Redwoods 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 California colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
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College of the Redwoods
1200 E. Colton Ave, Redlands, CA
If you're looking to get your feet wet at a community college without diving in to a big university, check out College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California. There are nearly 8,500 students including 160 that reside in student housing. CR has 4 campuses with a combined enrollment of about 50,000.
The school boasts 1,000 different classes and countless majors including the Associate in Arts which is mainly a general education degree obtained to ease transfer into a four-year school.
Although many students probably attend CR with the intentions of transferring to a four-year school, this school does not root its identity in being a stepping stone. With its student health center, gym, and housing facilities; CR gives the university experience without the price. At around $50 per credit hour for California residents and $270 for non-residents, CR can prepare students to move on to a university or start their career without a mountain of debt.
College of the Redwoods is located on the Northern coast of California; it is about 260 miles north of San Francisco and 400 miles south of Portland, Oregon. The school is molded into the landscape amid giant trees and mountains so it appears to blend into the landscape. The campus is beautiful which makes taking a tour all that more important for interested students.
So if you are interested in a big school experience without the price, then take a look at all CR has to offer. Apply online at www.redwoods.edu/admissions.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Redwoods has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 7 |
| Associate's Degree | 5 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 9 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
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
Upon completion of the Auto Mechanic program at College of the Redwoods, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.21
- Average Annual Salary: $33720
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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 7
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.67
- Average Annual Salary: $42980
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 candidates College of the Redwoods accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, College of the Redwoods may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball