Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Laramie County 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 Wyoming colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Laramie County Community College

3200 West C St, Torrington, WY

Laramie Community College, located in Cheyenne Wyoming, offers community college students with a vast choice of 2-year degree options. The school offers health, IT, business, and trade-type curriculums so students can use their skills in their chosen fields soon after they graduate.

Courses are available in such disciplines as accounting, diagnostic medical sonography, energy management, and computer programming. Degree options are also offered in agricultural business technology and agricultural production and operations.

The city of Cheyenne, which plays host to the school, is the capital and most populous city in Wyoming. Known for its parks and pathways, Cheyenne has been recognized as “Trail Town USA” by both the American Hiking Society and the National Park Service.

Tuition is affordable at the schools and falls between $2,000 and a little over $5,000 per year. Just over 10% of the student body lives on the college campus. Varsity sports are featured that include basketball for the men and volleyball for the women. Men’s and women’s sports include soccer, rodeo riding, and equestrian activities. Laramie Community College is located at 1400 E. College Drive in Cheyenne. You can contact the school toll-free at 800-522-2993.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Laramie County Community 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)

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).