Automotive Technology

South Seattle College ETPL
The automotive technology program qualifies students for employment in auto maintenance and related fields. Career opportunities include advancement to auto shop supervisor, service department head, auto service advisor, sales representative, and shop owner. It meets NATEF General Service Technician (GST) requirements.Students completing this program are qualified for entry level work in the automotive industry.

Financial information

Total tuition

$14,088.10

Total required fees

$225.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

South Seattle College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

114

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Compass Test

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

71%

Employment rate

78%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.37

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,121.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

32%

Other Services

24%

Other Industries

17%

Manufacturing

9%

Administrative Support

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
45
Completion rate
71%
Average number of students who completed each year
23
Gender
Male
89%
Female
11%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
21%
Black or African American
21%
Hispanic
26%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
21%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
11%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
69%
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
Certificate or AA
2%
BA or higher
4%