Automotive Technology

South Puget Sound Community College ETPL
The Automotive Technology Program curriculum is certified with the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) and is designed to provide entry-level skills in the automotive mechanics field. Students learn to diagnose automotive problems in a practical hands-on shop environment, using state-of-the-art diagnostic and repair equipment. Upon completion of this program students will be qualified for a broad range of employment opportunities.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,886.60

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympia, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

101

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

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

48%

Employment rate

80%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.28

Typical (median) annual earnings

$43,110.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

26%

Other Industries

26%

Other Services

21%

Construction

10%

Administrative Support

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
61
Completion rate
48%
Average number of students who completed each year
20
Gender
Male
89%
Female
11%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
59%
Multi-racial
14%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
55%
30 to 39
15%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
3%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
56%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
6%