Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at State Fair 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 Missouri colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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State Fair Community College (SLCHC)

909 South Taylor Avenue, Saint Louis, MO

About
State Fair Community College, located in Sedalia, Missouri, was founded in 1966 to serve the residents within the Sedalia's Community College District. The school serves 14 counties, and has since its inception grown and expanded its offerings to meet the needs of residents and the communities it serves. The school's name resulted from submissions by residents, upon the review of which State Fair was chosen. The school has four campuses in addition to the main campus to ensure that it provides full service to the community. The school is dedicated to providing the best education possible, reviewing and upgrading programs, courses, facilities and services as need to stay relevant and current.

Academics
State Fair Community College offers a number of programs that provide academic transfer and career training opportunities. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete lower division courses related to a major, including the required general education courses, of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor's degree. Public schools within Missouri have agreements in place with the school to maker transfer easy. Students may instead choose to apply to private or out of state schools, though it is recommended they meet with an academic advisor to plan a curriculum to best suits the transfer requirements of the school or school's desired.

Career programs offer the training necessary to become a professional within the workplace of a given field. Students will learn the skills and abilities required through practical and classroom courses. Such programs take between one and two years to complete,  resulting in an associate degree or certificate that allows for the immediate pursuit of employment at the entry level. Many of the programs offered reflect the job needs of the community and the school offers job placement assistance to make finding employment easier.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Automotive Technology
• Chemistry
• Criminal Justice
• Occupational Therapy Assistant

Admissions
State Fair Community College is an open enrollment institution, allowing any students who meet the minimum requirements for admission entry to the school upon completion of the application for admission. Students must also provide transcripts from previous schools and standardized test scores and may be asked to take a placement exam. New students should participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss career goals, program entry and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students needing financial assistance should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),  which will be used to determine financial needs, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Student are required to reapply for financial aid prior to the start of each academic year and may be asked to provide additional financial documentation to ensure the SAR's accuracy prior to the disbursement of funds. Students may also pursue external scholarships, offered for a variety of reasons. Such scholarships must be applied for separately.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SLCHC has offered the following programs 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

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $33020

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $43570

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