Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Mt Hood 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 Oregon colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Mt Hood Community College

1 Abbey Drive, Saint Benedict, OR

Mt. Hood Community College, located in Gresham, Oregon, was founded in 1966 to provide post-secondary and higher education options for residents of its service area and currently serves over 33,000 students annually. The school is funded through local taxes, state funds and tuition. The school currently operates two campuses in Gresham and Maywood, as well as The Bruning Center for Allied Health Education. MHCC is dedicated to providing students with the best education and services possible, reviewing programs and offerings regularly to ensure they meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics

Mt. Hood Community College offers a large number of programs that allow students to choose the programs that best suits his or her future plans and goals. Academic transfer programs assist students in pursuing an undergraduate degree by completing the first two years of a four year education followed by applying to transfer to a four year institution in order to continue the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer is made easier for students seeking admission to a public Oregon College or University, though transfer is possible to private and out of state institutions.

Career training and technical programs provide an education a high demand field, allowing students to develop the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Students will receive education and training through classroom and practical courses, with practical courses providing supervised setting within which the student will perfect methods and techniques required by his or her chosen field.  Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree that demonstrates one's competency in the chosen field which is useful when seeking entry level employment.

Programs offered include:

Automotive Technology

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Geology

Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Mt. Hood Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual that wishes to enroll to do so once they have completed and submitted an application for admission and paid all associated fees. Students must also supply test scores and transcripts if available and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and an appointment with a counselor to discuss goals and program enrollment are also encouraged.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the information from which is used by the school's financial aid office in order to determine the extent of one's financial needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her financial aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mt Hood Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Salem, OR
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $38380

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