Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Wallace State Community College – Hanceville 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 Alabama colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Wallace State Community College – Hanceville

Also known as Wallace State - Hanceville

1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL

Anyone looking to set his or her career on the right track will benefit from attending Wallace State Community College. Wallace State has helped over 300,000 individuals and has helped to improve the economy of Alabama significantly. The school is located in Hanceville, Alabama. Wallace started educating students in 1966 and has impacted the lives of thousands of students.Tuition is $111 per credit for Alabama residents.

Wallace State offers outstanding opportunities for high school students to get a head start on their associate’s degree. Options include the FastTrack Academy and other programs, high school students seeking college credit in technical education, academic programs or automotive technology will obtain an outstanding education. Through the STARS program, credits will transfer to any public college or university in Alabama. The school has agreements with the University of Alabama, Athens State University, and Troy University that provide students with the opportunity to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.

The college has an outstanding technical division. Anyone looking to gain technical skills for their chosen profession will love Wallace State Community College. Degree programs are offered in

Automotive Manufacturing Technology,  Heating and Air Conditioning, Welding, Upholstery, Collision Repair, Automotive Service Technology, Aviation/Flight Technology, Commercial Sewing, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanics, Drafting (CAD),  Machine Tool Technology,  Culinary Arts, Poultry Science, and Tool and Die Technology.

The school can help you with applying for scholarships and financial aid. No matter your situation, Wallace State Community College will work with you to make it possible to obtain the career skills you desire.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wallace State - Hanceville has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

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