Auto Mechanic Program

The auto mechanic program at Dunwoody 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 Minnesota colleges that offer auto mechanic program.

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Dunwoody College of Technology

1900 East Camp Street, Ely, MN

The Dunwoody College of Technology, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was founded in 1914 through funds left by William Hood Dunwoody after his death to establish a school that would provide education to youth regardless of race, color or religion. The school is a private, not for profit 2 and 4 year institution providing education in a variety of fields. The school has grown and expanded over the years, established partnerships with various private industries, and expanded its academic offerings in order to provide students with the best education possible.

 Academics

Dunwoody College of Technology offers associate degrees and certificates through its technical programs, and as a 2+2 college, any associate degree graduates are immediately eligible to enter the bachelors degree program in applied management.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Computer Technology
• Design & Graphic Technology
• Health Science & Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Dunwoody College of Technology must complete and submit the application via mail or online, along with all transcripts and/or GED test scores and the application fee. A personal interview with a counselor is also recommended. Once completed, the application will be reviewed and a decision rendered regarding admission. Financial aid is available to eligible students, and can be obtained with the assistance of the school's financial aid office. Financial aid is disbursed yearly and must be reapplied for at the start of each year.

Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dunwoody 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

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

• Duluth, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $34950

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