Automotive Technology
68 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Automotive Technology Associate Degree program provides skills necessary to enter into and excel in the automotive service and repair industry. Automotive theories are built upon with support from extensive hands-on training in an active shop environment along with supportive and complementary general education courses to enhance practical vehicle maintenance knowledge. The automotive industry has a high demand for qualified technicians who complete automotive training programs. Learners may also build upon their education and experience to find employment in managerial and supervisory roles. Many technicians with advanced skills eventually find employment with manufacturers of new vehicles or their suppliers, or related businesses within the transportation industry.
Accreditation Information: The Automotive Technology Associate Degree program is accredited as a Master Automobile Service Technology program - the highest obtainable automotive program accreditation level recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). For more information visit www.ASEeducationfoundation.org.
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Approximate Program Cost
$12,540
Tuition & Fees:
$11,180
Books & Supplies: $1,360
Books & Supplies: $1,360
Starting Salary
$27,040–$54,340
Average,
based on the NTC Graduate Outcomes Report
Financial Aid
Available
Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA).
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive hybrid drivetrains
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive engine performance systems
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive electrical/electronic systems
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive brake systems
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive steering and suspension steering systems
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive manual drive train and axles systems
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive automatic transmission/transaxle systems
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive internal combustion engines
- Demonstrate professionalism and well rounded communications and numerical skills appropriate for the auto service industry
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Fleet Technician (Commercial)
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Master Technician
- Specialty Technician
- Automotive Technician
Courses
The Automotive Technology Associate Degree is a 68 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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Pathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Automotive Technology Associate Degree:
- The Automotive Technician Technical Diploma will provide you with 82% (56 of 68 credits) of the total credits in this Automotive Technology Associate Degree
Accreditation
The Automotive Technology Associate Degree program is accredited as a Master Automobile Service Technician (MAST) program. The highest obtainable automotive program level by the National Automotive Technician’s Education Foundation (NATEF).
Transfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Ferris State University | Bachelor of Automotive Management |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Bachelor of Operations Management |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Bachelor of Automotive Technology Management |
| Siena Heights University | Bachelor of Applied Science |
| Southern Illinois University | Bachelor of Automotive Technology |
| UW Platteville | Bachelor of Industrial Technology Management |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
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Cost of Attendance
2023-2024 Estimated Academic Year Budgeted Cost of Attendance
The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is a budget that includes categories of expenses that a student can expect to incur while attending college. The COA does not reflect actual charges. It is an average based on the estimated living costs typical of our region. In determining the cost of attendance, Northcentral Technical College uses the budget established by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Financial Aid Budget Work Group. This budget is used to determine financial need for all students who apply for financial aid. A student's cost of attendance is composed of all educational expenses that can be included for financial aid purposes that a student may accrue while pursuing their education for the year (or semester, if enrolled less than a year). A student's financial aid cannot exceed their cost of attendance. Schools are required to provide a fuller picture of what it may cost students to pursue their degree, not just what they will owe in tuition/fees and books/supplies.
| Expenses | Student Living With Parents (Home) | Student Living on Own (Other) | ||
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| Full-time Tuition (based on a total of 30 credits, 15 credits fall and 15 credits spring) |
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| Living Expenses (Housing & Food) | $4,052 | $9,614 | ||
| Books / Supplies | $2,061 | $2,061 | ||
| Transportation | $2,007 | $2,007 | ||
| Personal Expenses | $2,245 | $2,245 | ||
| Loan Fees | $83 | $83 | ||
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* Tuition listed is based on approved rates for the 2023-2024 academic year with a projected base increase of 1.65%. Rates are approved each March by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board and estimated budgets are updated at that time.
Students with dependent care, computer or study abroad expenses should contact the Financial Aid Office to document allowable expenses which may serve to increase their COA.
Students awarded Federal Direct Loan(s) also have an average of the mandatory loan fees automatically added to their COA.
Students with disability-related expenses may contact the Financial Aid Office to have their additional expenses considered. Disability-related expenses include but are not limited to: personal assistance, equipment, and supplies. The Financial Aid Office may potentially include disability expenses in the COA that are not provided by other assisting agencies.
NTC also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs.
For more information regarding billed tuition and fees visit https://www.ntc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about how the financial aid process works. Please feel free to reach out for more information.
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Additional Information
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Explore NTC’s Automotive Lab and get an idea of what it’s like to be a student in the Automotive Technology program.
Driver’s Record
Maintaining a valid and clean driving record is important for your success in this industry.
Licensure/Certification Information
NTC's Automotive Technology Associate Degree is designed to meet the State of Wisconsin's certification criteria. However, NTC has not made a determination whether this program meets certification requirements in states other than Wisconsin. Students who may be seeking professional certification elsewhere in states other than Wisconsin should contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to verify that the NTC program meets certification requirements.
Admissions Process
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