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Automotive Repair Technology
Walla Walla Community College

Automotive Repair Technology

Walla Walla Community College ETPL
Automotive Repair Technology provides intensive career preparation through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on application. The program is accredited and certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), and is led by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master certified instructors. Instructors provide students the fundamental knowledge and experience needed to become entry level technicians in the automotive industry. The Automotive Repair Technology curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members annually.
Visit the program website Matt Lyon (509) 527-4676 matthew.lyon@wwcc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$15,630.30

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Walla Walla, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

105

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

It is recommended that the student contact the lead instructor regarding appropriate program placement and paying a priority list fee to determine specific quarter start in the program. Students may enter the program fall, winter or spring quarter; however, due to course sequencing it is recommended to begin in the fall. A placement test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

59%

Employment rate

79%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18.21

Typical (median) annual earnings

$34,676.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Other Industries

40%

Wholesale Trade

20%

Retail Trade

20%

Other Services

20%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
19
Completion rate
59%
Average number of students who completed each year
6
Gender
Male
91%
Female
9%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
35%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
48%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
22%
20 to 29
41%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
13%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
63%
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
3%