by our College Data Analytics TeamAutomobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician is a concentration offered under the vehicle maintenance and repair major at Southwestern Michigan College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMC paid an average of $180 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $165 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,107 | $5,565 |
| Fees | $1,666 | $1,666 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,722 | $1,722 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,450 | $9,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,808 | $1,808 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the SMC automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician associate degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician in 2019-2020, 16.7% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 5.6%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician at SMC in 2019-2020, 16.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 50%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
