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General Contact
- School Code: 169900
- Phone: (217) 224-6500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
50%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,697Average 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 Joliet Junior 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 Illinois colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
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Joliet Junior College
1301 S 48th Street, Quincy, IL
Joliet Junior College (JJC) has the privilege of being America’s first public community college. Founded in 1901, JJC had six students that year. Today, it has three campuses and three education centers in Joliet, Romeoville, Frankfort and Morris, and enrolls over 15,000 students every year.
JJC boasts a string of famous alumni, such as: John Cornelius Houbolt, who promoted the Lunar Orbit Rendezvous which was key to man’s moon mission in the 1960s; Curtis J. Crawford, Director at DuPont, the world’s third largest chemicals firm, and CEO of XCEO, Inc.; and, Jeris Pendleton, a free agent football defensive tackle who has played with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Dallas Cowboys.
JJC offers a wide range of programs for associate degrees and certifications in areas as diverse as Agricultural Business, Swine Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Retail Business Management, Computer Programming, Journalism, Music, Astronomy and Veterinary Medical Technology.
Tuition at JJC runs at about $7,500 per year exclusive of books and other costs. Though more expensive than many other community colleges, JJC offers a range of curriculum and extracurricular activities that not many peer institutions can boast of. Student clubs include organizations for political, professional, recreational, spiritual activities, and there are numerous other extracurricular activities that students can engage in when they’re not preparing for their future careers.
JJC comes highly recommended not only because they are pioneers in community education, but because they actively participate in the educational and economic development of the communities they serve through workforce education and business training.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Joliet Junior College has offered the following degree levels 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 | 115 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 67 |
| Associate's Degree | 38 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 202 |
| Female | 18 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 18 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| White | 173 |
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
Upon completion of the Auto Mechanic program at Joliet Junior College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Joliet Junior College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Joliet Junior College may provide student services like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Joliet Junior College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling