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FINANCIAL AID RATE

75%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

27:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,926

Average 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 Pierce 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 California colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Pierce College

1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College, or Pierce College, is a two-year community college in Southern California. Located in Woodland Hills, a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, Pierce is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District. Offering associate's degrees, occupational certificates and transfer programs in nearly 100 disciplines, Pierce serves thousands of students in the San Fernando Valley.

Situated on a 426-acre campus, Pierce offers state-of-the-art technology and facilities. The campus has a 226-acre farm on one side, which features an equestrian center and sustains small herds of cattle, sheep and goats. The campus includes a botanical garden and forest area, offering a beautiful setting for academic study in the metropolitan Los Angeles area.   The Pierce campus is a few short miles from attractions such as Universal Studios, Disney Studios and Hollywood.

The transfer study programs at Pierce College are very strong, and many Pierce students transfer into the University of California system, or the California State University system to complete their bachelor's degrees. The transfer rate for Pierce students is very strong, and a recent UCLA study showed that students from Pierce completed their degree at UCLA with a higher grade point average than students from other transfer colleges. In addition to its alliance with UCLA, Pierce College has alliances with UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Cal Tech and Cal State Northridge.

The faculty at Pierce is known for being very friendly, and class sizes are small, allowing for more individualized attention.  Pierce College provides excellent training for careers in technology, health care, entertainment, law enforcement and business, among others.

History

Los Angeles Pierce College was founded in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California in 1947. The College was originally called the Clarence W. Pierce School of Agriculture, for its founder, Clarence W. Pierce, M.D. The land for the school's campus was purchased by the Los Angeles City School District.

The original student body was comprised of all males who enrolled to study agriculture. As the San Fernando Valley became more populated, the need for a more comprehensive community college became apparent, and the college soon expanded its curriculum, changed its mission and its name.

Under the direction of John B. Sheperd, many new buildings were constructed and enrollment increased exponentially. In the new millennium, under the direction of Darroch Young, Pierce College expanded further, with renovation and construction of more buildings, and new instructional programs.

Academics

Pierce College established a 15-week semester plan, which has led to higher enrollment and better student retention. Pierce also offers two five-week summer sessions and one five-week winter session. This range of options for study allows students the opportunity to move through their curriculum at a more accelerated pace.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units at Pierce College are divided into departments and disciplines, rather than into colleges and schools. Academic departments range from Agriculture and Natural Resources, Art and Architecture to Management, Marketing or Mathematics.

Student Life

Students at Pierce College seeking more involvement on campus have just four student clubs or organizations to choose from, but those four are very active and regularly welcome new members. The student organizations include clubs for International Students, Student Government, and two Honor Societies: Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Gamma Sigma.

Student services at Pierce College include:

  • Assessment Center
  • Associated Students Organization
  • Athletics
  • Child Development Center
  • Counseling
  • Disabled Student Services
  • EOPS
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • GAIN/CalWorks
  • Grades and Transcripts
  • Health Center
  • High School Outreach
  • International Students
  • Matriculation
  • Special Services
  • Student Grievances
  • Student Success Workshops
  • Transfer Center
  • Veterans FA & GI Bill

Traditions

The official school colors for Pierce College are red and black, with white as an accent color. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Pierce "Brahmas."

Athletics

The Pierce College "Brahmas" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Community Life

Most performances from the Pierce College theatre and dance departments are open to the public. There is also a community recreation center on the Pierce College campus, which also offers swimming lessons and a community Sports Camps for local kids.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pierce College has offered the following academic 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 Certificate50
Less Than Two-Year Award16
Associate's Degree16

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male77
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black7
Hispanic51
White14
Multiple Races3
Unknown7

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 Pierce 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 students Pierce College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Pierce College may provide services like:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo