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- School Code: 770700
- Phone: (909) 623-6116
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
74%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1Average 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 Columbia College – Sonora 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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Columbia College – Sonora
Also known as Columbia Junior College
309 E 2nd St, Pomona, CA
Columbia College offers an affordable education which helps to prepare students for their chosen career. It is located in Sonora, California. The school offers Associate in Science Degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science (Occupational Education) Degrees, and Certificates of Achievement. Columbia College also offers many activities that keep students engaged and help them grow.
The college aims to help students prepare for success in life. Columbia College strives to help students become fully engaged in their profession as well as their community. The college seeks to ignite a spirit of professionalism and embrace diversity.
One unique program offered through the college is the High Sierra Institute. This institute provides students with the opportunity to learn about ecology. This institute was founded in 2000 in conjunction with Yosemite Community College District and USDA Forest Service. It is located at Baker Station, a historic California Department of Transportation maintenance station.
Spots are available for 36 students at the High Sierra Institute in the Bunk House and 15 camping spots. Classes are offered on birds of central California, mushrooms and other fungi, decision making in the workplace, natural history and inventory of Sierra Nevada Wildlife.
The school also offers outstanding technical programs in a variety of fields. Programs offered include the Fire Technology Program, Water Resources, Welding, and Geographic Information Services.
Columbia College also offers many courses through distance learning. These courses are engaging and have the same course objectives as traditional instruction. They can be challenging, but offer the flexibility that many students need due to work commitments.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia Junior College has offered the following degree levels 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 | 15 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 2 |
| Associate's Degree | 2 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 19 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 4 |
| White | 15 |
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 Columbia Junior College, 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
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
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 give you an idea of the students Columbia Junior College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Columbia College – Sonora may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Volleyball