Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Columbia – Greene Community 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 New York colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Columbia – Greene Community College

Also known as Columbia University

West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY

Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC), a college of the State University of New York (SUNY), is located near the Hudson River, on a lush, rural campus setting that borders the Catskill Mountains and the Taconic and Berkshire Hills, and is a short drive to nearby major metropolitan areas such as Albany, Berkshires, and New York City.

CGCC is a two-year college that offers transfer and degree programs for Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Associate in Occupational Studies degrees. In addition, CGCC offers certificate programs for specialized courses.

Students have access to student activities, clubs, and athletic sports teams to help them acclimate to campus life.

CGCC’s mission is to foster an academically-supportive environment for geographically and culturally diverse students that provide transfer, vocational, technical, remedial, and lifelong learning for all. CGCC recognizes its responsibility to offer high quality, post-secondary education that is accessible to all residents in the community.

Tuition is based on credit hours per semester and residency status.

In-state students:

• Full-time students averaging 12-17 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $1980 per semester.
• Part-time students averaging 1-11 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $165 per semester hour.

Out-of-state students:

• Full-time students averaging 12-17 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $3960 per semester.
• Part-time students averaging 1-11 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $330 per semester hour.

In addition to the above fees, students may also be responsible for activities fees, insurance fees, health fees, and lab or technology fees.

CGCC reserves the right to change tuition schedules and fees at their discretion. Tuition and financial aid information can be found at http://www.sunycgcc.edu/financial-aid.

Students applying to CGCC must submit an application, high school or college transcripts, attend admissions interview or information session for specific majors (if applicable), and take any necessary placement tests. Other admissions and financial aid requirements for prospective students can be found via the CGCC website here.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia – Greene Community College has offered the following program 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $44700

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $44890
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $50360

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