Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Gateway Technical 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Gateway Technical College (FVTC)

1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI

Gateway Technical College, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has a student population of around 9,000. The Midwest school provides programs in a wide variety of subjects, including some of the following areas:

• Accounting
• Airline Pilot
• Applied Horticulture
• Automotive Engineering
• Secretarial Science
• Biotechnology
• Barbering
• CAD/CADD Drafting
• Carpentry
• Building and Property Maintenance
• Civil Engineering
• Business Administration
• Early Childhood Education/Teaching
• Diesel Mechanics
• Nursing
• Surgical Technology
• Radio and Television Broadcasting
• Sign Language Translation

The most popular study areas include engineering, the health professions, business management, security and protective services, and computer and information sciences.

The tuition rate for in-state students at the college is currently $122.20 per credit hour. Out-of-state students pay $183.30 per credit hour.

The Step Up program at the college provides career development assistance for students to map out their educational and employment goals. Students are also given details on STEM curriculums involving the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Step Up program encourages job readiness by providing resume writing assistance and programs that cover job interviewing skills. Placement assistance is offered as well.

The college, which is located at 3520 30^th Avenue in Kenosha, can be contacted toll-free at 800-353-3151.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gateway Technical College has offered the following degree 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

• Appleton, WI
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $35190

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

• Appleton, WI
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $39430

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