Automotive Technology
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Automotive Technology Associate in Science degree is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed for employment in the following automotive industry areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Repair, Manual Drive Trains and Axles Repair, Suspension and Steering Repair, Brakes Repair, Electrical and Electronics Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning Repair, Engine Performance Repair, Service Consulting, Service Management, and Parts Control. This degree requires a total of 46.5-52.5 units.
Pathways
We don’t have detailed information about different pathways or courses for this program.
For more information about this program pathways and courses make an appointment with the school counselor.
Create a customized education plan that fits your needs and ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units or 180 quarter units for a bachelor’s degree).
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 33,660
- High salary: 80,850
- Average salary: 49670
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 49,490
- High salary: 106,110
- Average salary: 82730
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 31,680
- High salary: 70,480
- Average salary: 47940
All Careers in Automotive Technology (6)
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 82,730 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Stable | 78,300 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 49,670 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Declining | 47,940 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Compose a written vehicle repair estimate including parts and labor, collaborate with other staff members to inform the customer, and summarize the repairs performed on a vehicle repair order using the industry standard concern, cause, and correction format.
- Demonstrate safe work habits when using tools and equipment to repair automotive systems and comply with all local, state, federal, and international regulations regarding hazardous waste handling, disposal, and record keeping.
- Evaluate vehicle malfunctions, demonstrate diagnostic procedures, interpret diagnostic test results, recommend repairs or corrective action, and proficiently perform vehicle repairs following vehicle manufacturers' specifications.
- Plan and participate in automotive technology update training and certification testing on a regular basis to stay current with emerging automotive repair skills and industry needs.
- Point out automotive components and explain their function within the following automotive subsystems: engine, transmission, drivetrain, electrical, engine performance, suspension, steering, brakes, and air conditioning.