Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Pennsylvania College of Technology 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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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Also known as Penn College

2611 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL

Located at One College Avenue in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania College of Technology offers a broad choice of programs that lead to 100 different types of career-associated certifications or two-year and four-year degrees.

Programs are offered under five major areas of studies, namely Business and Hospitality, Health Sciences, Construction and Design, Sciences, Humanities and Visual Communications, Industrial, Computer and Engineering Technologies, and Transportation and Natural Resources. Popular areas of studies include nursing, construction, IT, business administration, and heavy construction equipment technology.

The school, which is affiliated with Pennsylvania State University, currently has an enrollment of almost 6,000 students. Annual tuition and fees for in-state students is approximately $14,000 per year while out-of-state residents pay around $18,000 annually. Financial aid is provided in the form of payment plans, loans, scholarships and grants.

The college, which is located at One College Avenue in Williamsport, provides varsity sports programs for its students. Sports featured at the school include:

• Women’s and Men’s Archery
• Men’s Baseball
• Women’s Fast Pitch Softball
• Women’s and Men’s Tennis
• Men’s Cross-country
• Women’s and Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Volleyball
• Men’s Wrestling
• Men’s Golf
• Women’s and Men’s Soccer

For further information about the school and its programs, you can contact the college toll-free at 800-367-9222.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania College of Technology has offered the following academic 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

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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $43930

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $47540
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $43670
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $46870

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