Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Dodge City 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 Kansas colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Dodge City Community College

Also known as Cowley College

125 S 2nd St, Arkansas City, KS

Dodge City Community College, located in Dodge City, Kansas, was founded in 1935 and operated out of a high school for 22 years before the enrollment had grown large enough to receive its own campus. The school was given a local school board as part of the state's legislation to make community colleges answerable to the citizen's they serve. Responsibility for Dodge City Community College was given to Dodge County through a unanimous vote. The school is dedicated to providing residents of the community with post secondary education opportunities. The school is also commonly referred to as DC3 and DCCC.

Academics

Dodge City Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide education and skill development in a high demand field for industry with the intention to prepare students for a long term career in that field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Astronomy
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

DCCC is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any student to enroll once they have submitted an application for admission and paid all fees. New students are also asked to provide transcripts and test scores, as well as be prepared to possibly take a placement exam prior to registration. The school also encourages participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted in a timely fashion.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cowley 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

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).