Automotive Technology

Lower Columbia College ETPL
Modern automobiles are complex machines requiring service technicians who are highly skilled and knowledgeable about mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. The Automotive Technology program provides a strong combination of classroom theory and hands-on practice, with courses based on competencies established by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). The LCC Automotive Technology program is certified by NATEF, a branch of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,370.97

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Longview, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

133

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Completion rate

63%

Employment rate

73%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.47

Typical (median) annual earnings

$35,903.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

47%

Other Industries

37%

Other Services

16%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
26
Completion rate
63%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
83%
Female
18%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
18%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
79%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
15%
20 to 29
51%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
70%
Some college experience, but no degree
12%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
0%