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Industrial Mechanics Degree
The expansive field of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology is an area of study in business focused on the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and industrial machinery. The industrial equipment and various machinery can include pumps, conveying systems, motors, engines, production equipment, and packaging machinery to name a few examples. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer industrial mechanics degrees.
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Frontier Community College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Also known as Frontier Community College
1120 Vista de Oro Dr, El Paso, TX
On the 6th of September in 1974, the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges was opened and it was the first branch of the Frontier Community College which started out as a modest learning facility with a large conference room and library. In its early beginnings, the school was called The College of Continuing Education Foundation and it was later in 1978 that its name was changed to Frontier Community College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges.
The FCC- IECC delivers exceptional education in order to improve not only the lives of students but also the immediate community surrounding the institution. Currently, the school offers pre-baccalaureate and technical education to students. The academic programs include automotive technology, basic computing, healthcare, and information technology to name a few.
The tuition fee rate in IECC varies depending on the origin of students. For in-district students, the fee is $77 per credit hour while out-of-district students and non-US residents have to pay $246 and $310 per credit hour respectively.
On the other hand, IECC also offers district wide transfer programs to students who wish to pursue four year courses in other FCC campuses as well as other colleges and universities. Fortunately, FCC follows the Illinois Transfer Curriculum thus it makes it easier for students to have their units credited by other schools.
Students Enrolled in the Industrial Mechanics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Frontier Community College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
| Associate's Degree | 0 |
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 Industrial Mechanics program at Frontier Community College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Elevator Installers and Repairers
Description
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, elevator installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.0% from 2014 to 2024
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Description
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, industrial machinery mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- El Paso, TX
- Total Employment: 320
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.06
- Average Annual Salary: $43800
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Description
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, maintenance workers, machinery employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- El Paso, TX
- Total Employment: 300
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.84
- Average Annual Salary: $37110
Millwrights
Description
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, millwrights employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- El Paso, TX
- Total Employment: 110
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Frontier Community College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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 alumni, Frontier Community College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Frontier Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Softball
- Volleyball