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 Michigan colleges that offer industrial mechanics degrees.

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Montcalm Community College

1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI

About
Montcalm Community College, located in Sidney, Missouri, was established in 1965 with overwhelming support by the local populace to establish a two year public institution. The school has expanded since its founding, both in student enrollment and facilities. Currently over 2,200 students a year partake in the school's program offerings a service. The school is situated on a 225 acre campus that was once the site of the Anderson Farm. Upon these grounds buildings and facilities have been erected to provide the students the best educational opportunities possible. The school is constantly reviewing its offerings and facilities to ensure they remain modern and meet student and community needs, revising and renovating as needed to maintain their standards.

Academics
Montcalm Community College offers over 60 programs of study that provide academic transfer opportunities and career training programs. Academic transfer allows students to complete the first two years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete one's bachelor's degree. Transfer to public schools in Missouri are facilitated by agreements in place between the school and those institutions based on minimum grades and courses taken for guaranteed admission. Students interested in transfer should meet with an academic counselor to outline their curriculum and educational path. Career training programs provides students with the skills and experience necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Graduates will be able to obtain entry level positions immediately after graduation, having earned an associate degree or certificate signifying their qualifications.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Automotive Technology

Non-credit courses are also available, allowing individuals to participate in courses for personal interest or pleasure, without the need to complete assignments or take exams.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Montcalm Community College is an open door institution that admits all applicants who are at least 18 years of age or a have a high school diploma. Interested individuals may apply to the school online, providing all pertinent documents, such as standardized test scores and transcripts, thereafter. Registration begins shortly before the start of a given academic semester, with tuition fees due shortly after the start of the semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. FInancial aid is awarded based on need, which is determined through a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the resulting student aid report of which is used to identify eligibility and awards. Students may be asked to provide additional information to verify accuracy prior to the disbursement of funds. External scholarships are also available, requiring a separate application for each, and awarded for a variety of reasons.

Recreation Facilities
Montcalm Community College has a number of facilities open to students for free that provide recreational and physical fitness opportunities. The gymnasium, fitness center, swimming pool and climbing wall are all accessible by students, requiring no fees. Entry and use requires students to present their student ID. Residents of the community purchase day or month long passes for use.

Students Enrolled in the Industrial Mechanics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montcalm Community 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

Elevator Installers and Repairers

Description

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

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

• Monroe, MI
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $55250

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

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

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