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General Contact
- School Code: 232800
- Phone: (248) 823-1600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
65%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,358Average 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 Washtenaw 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 Michigan colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
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Washtenaw Community College (Walsh)
3838 Livernois, Troy, MI
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WCC emphasizes convenience, offering classes seven days a week, at night, and on weekends—it also has agreements with four-year schools throughout Michigan, making transferring easy.
WCC offers more than 100 programs and 1,500 credit and non-credit classes each year, allowing various educational opportunities—whether a student is pursuing a degree or just wanting to update his job skills.
Program Areas:
- Advanced Manufacturing Systems
- Apprenticeship Studies
- Automotive and Motorcycle Technology
- Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
- Child Care Professionals
- Construction Technology
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
- Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
- Digital Media Arts
- Information Technology
- Music and Performing Arts
- Nursing and Health Science
- Professional Communication
- Transfer and University Parallel Programs
Student services include self-assessment for career planning, as well as professional and personal counseling and academic advisement. The WCC Career Services department is designed to help students and alumni with job search assistance, as well as help local employers with staffing. Childcare and educational programs are also available for children of WCC students through the WCC Children’s Center.
WCC online course list (http://www.wccnet.edu/academics/classes/online/list/)
Information on transferring to or from WCC can be found on the Transfer resources page (http://www.wccnet.edu/)
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Walsh 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)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 20 |
| Associate's Degree | 25 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 45 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Multiple Races | 5 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Auto Mechanic program at Washtenaw Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.00
- Average Annual Salary: $39520
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Washtenaw Community 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
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Washtenaw Community College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care