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- School Code: 119300
- Phone: (619) 660-4000
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
70%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
24:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,920Average 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 Cypress 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 California colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
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Cypress College
900 Rancho San Diego Pky, El Cajon, CA
Cypress College has a lot going in its favor. Tuition is very affordable and is easily accessible. The college offers 58 bachelor's degree programs which are equal to the first two years at Cal State and most private universities in the United States. Cypress College offers 141 certificate programs that can be finished in a single semester or a year. In-state tuition cost $46 per unit.
The college is located in Southern California and is near beaches and is close to major freeways such as 5, 91, and 405. It is only 12 miles from the beach and is near Los Angeles and Long Beach.
An Associate’s degree has shown to help students earn more over a lifetime. The cost of attendance is low. Flexible classes are available which allow individuals to study online, during the day or on the weekend. No matter, your schedule, Cypress College will help you to find time to earn your degree and unlock your potential.
The school offers many services. One outstanding option is the disabled students program that helps students obtain the education they need to be successful and live a fulfilling life. These students can use the school’s high tech computer lab, receive priority registration, provided academic, vocational and personal counseling, as well as help finding programs and resources.
Transfer programs at Cypress College allow students to complete their first two years of study towards a bachelor’s degree. Options are available in Art, Asian Studies, Aviation Administration, Business Administration, Business Education, Communications/Journalism, Computer Science, Dental Hygiene, Economics, Engineering, Ethnic Studies, English, Foreign Language, General Education, Geography, Forestry, and History.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cypress College 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 | 342 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 12 |
Associate's Degree | 8 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 359 |
Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 78 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 221 |
White | 33 |
Multiple Races | 19 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 7 |
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 Cypress College, 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
Salary & Wages
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 300
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.16
- Average Annual Salary: $33610
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
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.72
- Average Annual Salary: $43090
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 Cypress College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Cypress College may offer services including:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
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- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball