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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 Illinois colleges that offer industrial mechanics degrees.
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John A Logan College
401 South State Street, Suite 822, Chicago, IL
John A Logan College (JALC) in Carterville, Illinois, is known to be one of the most affordable colleges in the state, offering courses at $97 per credit hour. Established in 1968 and accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges in 1972, JALC has been serving the Williamson, Jackson, Franklin, Randolph and Perry communities for the past 45 years. It is named after Civil War General John A Logan, best known for the part he played in establishing Memorial Day, his 1884 Vice President candidature and his passion for public education.
As with most community colleges, class sizes are deliberately kept small so students can get personal attention from their instructors. Combined with its proximity to the community’s residential areas – half the students are a mere 15 minutes away by automobile – the college affords a homely and comfortable atmosphere conducive to learning.
JALC offers a diverse range of associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in disciplines such as Humanities, Business Education, Physical Science, English, Applied Technologies, Allied Health and Public Services, Mathematics, Social Science and Life Sciences. Many of their courses offer easy transfer of credits for students wishing to pursue higher education such as a baccalaureate degree.
JALC offers a robust athletics program to its students, with popular sports such as baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and golf being the highlights of the program. Students can also join clubs for archery, nursing, massage therapy, cosmetology, construction and a host of other extracurricular activities apart from their academic courses.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Industrial Mechanics program at John A Logan College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $40.40
- Average Annual Salary: $84030
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.11
- Average Annual Salary: $75100
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
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.28
- Average Annual Salary: $56740
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.47
- Average Annual Salary: $55050
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 800
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.54
- Average Annual Salary: $53110
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
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.62
- Average Annual Salary: $42880
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.29
- Average Annual Salary: $46370
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 370
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.69
- Average Annual Salary: $51350
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
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 520
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.65
- Average Annual Salary: $53360
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 370
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.45
- Average Annual Salary: $57090
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants John A Logan College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, John A Logan College may provide services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
John A Logan 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
- Basketball
- Golf
- Softball
- Volleyball