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Automotive Schools in Washington State
There are 25 Washington schools offering automotive programs. 1,397 students graduated with degrees from Washington automotive schools in 2010. 1,021 of all these students graduated with certificates and 373 students graduated with associates degrees.
Overview
1,585 students graduate from programs in this state in automotive technology, on average, each year. This accounts for 2% of students who US schools graduate from automotive programs. More specifically, 1,021 students graduated with automotive certificates, 373 with a degree at the associate's level, and three with a bachelor's level degree.
25 automotive schools are located in Washington. Out of these, while 23 schools are public, two schools are private. While private automotive school tuition is $23,454, public automotive school tuition varies from $3,006 to $3,379.
Average tuition for automotive programs is $6,650. The lowest tuition in this western state, which is $3,006 per year, is at Lake Washington Technical College, while the highest tuition for automotive programs, which is $23,454 every year, is at Walla Walla University.
Schools in Washington offer certificates, associates degrees, and bachelors degrees in automotive. No students at the undergraduate level in automotive technology pursued degrees at the masters level.
Automotive Program Completions in Washington State 2006 - 2010
1,585 students graduate from programs in this state in automotive technology, on average, each year. This accounts for 2% of students who US schools graduate from automotive programs. More specifically, 1,021 students graduated with automotive certificates, 373 with a degree at the associate's level, and three with a bachelor's level degree.
Automotive Program Completions in Washington State 2006 - 2010
- Certificate 2006: 514
- Certificate 2007: 562
- Certificate 2008: 993
- Certificate 2009: 664
- Certificate 2010: 1021
- Associate 2006: 323
- Associate 2007: 295
- Associate 2008: 780
- Associate 2009: 357
- Associate 2010: 373
- Bachelor 2006: 0
- Bachelor 2007: 0
- Bachelor 2008: 0
- Bachelor 2009: 2
- Bachelor 2010: 3
Automotive Program Availability in Washington State
Schools in this state offer a total of 91 automotive programs. Of these programs, approximately 51.6% are associate's level programs. The remaining programs are certificates and degrees at the bachelors level.
Automotive Program Availability in Washington State
- Certificate: 42
- Associate: 47
- Bachelor: 2
Career Trends
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation — Salary by Percentile
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation — Salary by Percentile
- 10th Percentile: 23290
- 25th Percentile: 38530
- Median: 50260
- 75th Percentile: 81420
- 90th Percentile: 111090
Automotive Master Mechanics — Salary by Percentile
Automotive Master Mechanics — Salary by Percentile
- 10th Percentile: 21850
- 25th Percentile: 28230
- Median: 38080
- 75th Percentile: 48800
- 90th Percentile: 59340
Career Trends
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation — Employment Trend
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation — Employment Trend
- Median Salary 2006: 59440
- Median Salary 2007: 60860
- Median Salary 2008: 52920
- Median Salary 2009: 54910
- Median Salary 2010: 50260
- Total Employed 2006: 890
- Total Employed 2007: 930
- Total Employed 2008: 720
- Total Employed 2009: 800
- Total Employed 2010: 890
Automotive Master Mechanics — Employment Trend
Automotive Master Mechanics — Employment Trend
- Median Salary 2006: 39800
- Median Salary 2007: 39440
- Median Salary 2008: 40760
- Median Salary 2009: 38560
- Median Salary 2010: 38080
- Total Employed 2006: 11100
- Total Employed 2007: 11090
- Total Employed 2008: 11600
- Total Employed 2009: 11200
- Total Employed 2010: 10610
Washington State vs National Automotive Employment
Washington State vs National Automotive Employment
- Employed in Washington State: 1.880% (11500)
Automotive Schools in Washington State
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Nearby Cities Offering Automotive
- Automotive Schools in Lacey, Washington State
The number of students who graduated with degrees in automotive technology dropped by 9.7% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students dropped by 150 students. The number of students which certificate programs graduate increased by 77 students. Automotive Schools in Lacey, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Sammamish, Washington State
On average, 821 students graduate from programs in Sammamish, WA in automotive technology each year. This accounts for approximately 59% of students who schools in the state of Washington graduate from automotive programs. 666 students graduated with certificates in automotive technology. Automotive Schools in Sammamish, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Vancouver, Washington State
Vancouver schools offer a total of 25 programs in automotive technology. Of these programs, 52% are programs at the certificate level. The remaining programs are degrees at the associates level. Automotive Schools in Vancouver, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Kennewick, Washington State
Four automotive schools are located in Kennewick, WA. One school is private. Three schools are public. Automotive Schools in Kennewick, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Moses Lake, Washington State
The number of students who graduated with degrees in automotive technology decreased by around 77.4% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students dropped by 19 students. The number of students which certificate programs graduate went down by 63 students. Automotive Schools in Moses Lake, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Kirkland, Washington State
666 students graduated with certificates in automotive technology. 170 students graduated with an associate's level degree in automotive technology. The number of students who graduated with degrees in automotive technology went up by 3.6% from 2008 to 2010. Automotive Schools in Kirkland, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Bellingham, Washington State
Average tuition for automotive programs is $3,632. The highest tuition for automotive programs is at Bellingham Technical College. The highest tuition for automotive training is $3,745 every year. Automotive Schools in Bellingham, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Puyallup, Washington State
Ten automotive schools are located in Puyallup, WA. Ten schools are public. Tuition at a public automotive school varies from $2,785 to $5,111. Automotive Schools in Puyallup, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Spokane Valley, Washington State
43 students graduated with certificates in automotive technology. 61 students graduated with an associate's level automotive technology degree. The number of students who graduated with automotive degrees decreased by around 55.6% from 2008 to 2010. Automotive Schools in Spokane Valley, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Bellevue, Washington State
The number of students who graduated with degrees in automotive technology increased by 3.6% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students went down by 156 students. The number of students which certificate programs graduate rose by 185 students. Automotive Schools in Bellevue, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Lakewood, Washington State
Schools in Lakewood, WA offer a total of 40 automotive programs. Of these programs, about 52.5% are associate's level programs. The remaining programs are certificates. Automotive Schools in Lakewood, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Olympia, Washington State
Automotive schools in Olympia, WA offer certificates and associates degrees. 518 students graduated with automotive certificates. 163 students graduated with an automotive degree at the associate's level. Automotive Schools in Olympia, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Yakima, Washington State
Two automotive schools are in Yakima, WA. One school is private. One school is public. Automotive Schools in Yakima, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Richland, Washington State
The number of students who graduated with degrees in automotive technology rose by around 93.3% from 2008 to 2010. The number of students which certificate programs graduate increased by 28 students. Richland schools offer a total of eight programs in automotive technology. Automotive Schools in Richland, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Renton, Washington State
There are ten schools near Renton, WA offering automotive programs. 842 students graduated with degrees from Renton automotive schools in 2010. 666 of all these students graduated with certificates. Automotive Schools in Renton, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Shoreline, Washington State
Average tuition for automotive programs is $3,751. The highest tuition for automotive programs is at Bates Technical College. The highest tuition for training in automotive technology is $5,111 every year. Automotive Schools in Shoreline, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Tacoma, Washington State
Tacoma schools offer certificates and associates degrees in automotive. 665 students graduated with automotive certificates. 194 students graduated with an automotive degree at the associate's level. Automotive Schools in Tacoma, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Redmond, Washington State
666 students graduated with certificates in automotive technology. 170 students graduated with an automotive degree at the associate's level. The number of students who graduated with degrees in automotive technology rose by 3.6% from 2008 to 2010. Automotive Schools in Redmond, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Longview, Washington State
On average, 246 students graduate from automotive programs in Longview, WA every year. This accounts for 9% of students who Washington schools graduate from automotive programs. 121 students graduated with automotive certificates. Automotive Schools in Longview, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Wenatchee, Washington State
There is one school located by Wenatchee, WA offering automotive programs. In 2010, 15 automotive students graduated with degrees from Wenatchee Valley College. Nine of all these students graduated with associates degrees. Automotive Schools in Wenatchee, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Auburn, Washington State
Schools in Auburn, WA offer a total of 40 programs in automotive technology. Of these programs, about 50% are certificate level programs. The remaining programs are degrees at the associates level. Automotive Schools in Auburn, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Seattle, Washington State
Ten automotive schools are located in Seattle, WA. Ten schools are public. Tuition at a public automotive school varies from $2,785 to $5,111. Automotive Schools in Seattle, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Edmonds, Washington State
Edmonds schools offer a total of 43 programs in automotive technology. Of these programs, close to 51.2% are programs at the certificate level. The remaining programs are degrees at the associates level. Automotive Schools in Edmonds, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Everett, Washington State
The number of students who graduated with degrees in automotive technology went up by 28.8% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students dropped by 118 students. The number of students which certificate programs graduate climbed by 277 students. Automotive Schools in Everett, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Port Angeles, Washington State
There is one school located near Port Angeles, WA offering automotive programs. 89 automotive students graduated from programs at Peninsula College in 2010. 85 of all these students graduated with certificates. Automotive Schools in Port Angeles, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Kent, Washington State
Automotive schools in Kent, WA offer certificates and associates degrees. 666 students graduated with certificates in automotive technology. 176 students graduated with an associate's level automotive technology degree. Automotive Schools in Kent, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Spokane, Washington State
Two automotive schools are located in Spokane, WA. Two schools are public. Public automotive school tuition varies from $2,610 to $2,658. Automotive Schools in Spokane, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Federal Way, Washington State
Average tuition for automotive programs is $3,720. The highest tuition for programs in automotive technology is at Bates Technical College. The highest tuition for training in automotive technology is $5,111 every year. Automotive Schools in Federal Way, Washington State
- Automotive Schools in Pasco, Washington State
The number of students who graduated with automotive degrees rose by about 37.8% from 2008 to 2010. The number of students which certificate programs graduate increased by 34 students. Schools in Pasco, WA offer a total of 13 automotive programs. Automotive Schools in Pasco, Washington State
Nearby States Offering Automotive
- Automotive Schools in Idaho
Average tuition for automotive programs is $5,271. The highest tuition for programs in automotive technology is at Idaho State University. The highest tuition for training in automotive technology is $5,416 per year. Automotive Schools in Idaho
- Automotive Schools in Montana
The number of students who graduated with degrees in automotive technology fell by approximately 59.4% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students fell by 156 students. The number of students which certificate programs graduate climbed by seven students. Automotive Schools in Montana
- Automotive Schools in Oregon
Oregon schools offer certificates and associates degrees in automotive. 182 students graduated with automotive certificates. 149 students graduated with an automotive degree at the associate's level. Automotive Schools in Oregon
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- Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington State
Average tuition for programs in mechanical engineering is $16,334. The highest tuition for programs in mechanical engineering is at Gonzaga University. The highest tuition for training in mechanical engineering is $30,925 each year. Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington State
Pursue an Online Degree
Only 1 school in the US offers Washington State students online automotive technology degrees at the following degree level:
- Certificate
This automotive technology school offers Washington State students the opportunity to pursue credentials in automotive technology through an online automotive technology program. In 2010, there were 701 online automotive technology school graduates from this program. Online Automotive Schools
Top Accredited Online Schools
1. Grays Harbor College
1620 Edward P Smith Drive
Aberdeen, WA 98520-7599
(360) 532-9020
Grays Harbor College is in Aberdeen, Washington, where students can enjoy a rural setting. This college offers four programs in automotive technology. Out of those, this college offers two certificates in automotive technology to students and two associate's level automotive technology degrees. It is a public 2-year institution.
2. Big Bend Community College
7662 Chanute St
Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299
(509) 793-2222
Big Bend Community College offers three automotive programs. Specifically, students are offered one automotive certificate by it and two degrees at the associate's level in automotive technology. This college is located in Moses Lake, Washington, where students can enjoy a rural setting. It is one of 22 community colleges in Washington.
3. Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531-4099
(360) 736-9391x428
Centralia College offers two programs in automotive technology. This school offers two associate's level degrees in automotive technology to students. It is a public 2-year institution. This school is the oldest institution in the state of Washington offering automotive programs.
4. Walla Walla Community College
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362-9267
(509) 522-2500
Walla Walla Community College is in Walla Walla, Washington, where students can enjoy a rural setting. This college offers five automotive programs. Specifically, students are offered three certificates in automotive technology by it and two degrees at the associate's level in automotive technology. It is a public 2-year institution. This community college is the eighth largest institution in the state of Washington offering automotive technology in terms of programs.
5. Yakima Valley Community College
South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98907-2520
(509) 574-4600
Yakima Valley Community College is 1.6 miles from the heart of downtown and it offers one automotive program. This medium-sized college is a public 2-year institution.
6. The Perry Technical Institute
2011 W Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903-1296
(509) 453-0374
The Perry Technical Institute, which is near the center of the city, is in Yakima, WA and it offers one automotive program. This technical college is one of 10 technical colleges in Washington.
7. Seattle Community College - South
6000 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106-1499
(206) 764-5300
Seattle Community College-South is 4.1 miles from the heart of downtown. SSCC offers seven automotive programs. Of those, students are offered three automotive certificates by SSCC and four associate's level degrees in automotive technology. It is one of 22 community colleges in Washington.
8. South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512-6292
(360) 596-5241
South Puget Sound Community College offers one automotive program and this college is in the suburbs of Olympia, Washington. It is one of 22 community colleges in Washington.
9. Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225-1599
(360) 752-7000
Bellingham Technical College is 1.2 miles from the heart of downtown. It offers five programs in automotive technology. Out of those, it offers students two certificates in automotive technology and three associate's level degrees in automotive technology. It is one of 10 technical colleges in Washington.
10. Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7000
Bates Technical College is in the center of Tacoma. It offers nine automotive programs. Specifically, this technical college offers students five certificates in automotive technology and four associate's level degrees in automotive technology. Overall, 4,552 students pursue degrees in 82 Bates Technical College programs.
11. Wenatchee Valley College
1300 Fifth St
Wenatchee, WA 98801-1799
(509) 682-6800
Wenatchee Valley College is 1.2 miles from the heart of downtown. It offers three programs in automotive technology. More specifically, it offers two certificates in automotive technology to students and one degree at the associate's level in automotive technology. This college is one of 22 community colleges in Washington.
12. Walla Walla University
204 S College Ave
College Place, WA 99324-1198
(509) 527-2615
Walla Walla University is in College Place, WA. It offers three automotive programs. Specifically, students are offered one degree at the associate's level in automotive technology by WWU and two bachelor's level automotive technology degrees. WWU is a 4-year institution.
13. Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092-3622
(253) 833-9111
Green River Community College offers two programs in automotive technology. Of those, it offers students one certificate in automotive technology and one automotive degree at the associate's level. This college, which is 2.5 miles from the heart of downtown, is located in Auburn, WA. 8,361 students seek degrees in 72 programs at this community college, overall. It ranks fourth in terms of enrollment in the state of Washington.
14. Lake Washington Technical College
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034-8506
(425) 739-8100
Lake Washington Technical College offers five programs in automotive technology. Of those, students are offered two automotive certificates by Lake Washington Tech and three associate's level automotive technology degrees. It is located in the suburbs of Kirkland, Washington. 4,809 students pursue degrees in 71 programs at this technical college, overall.
15. Spokane Community College
1810 North Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
(509) 533-8020
Spokane Community College offers six programs in automotive technology. Out of those, this college offers two certificates in automotive technology to students and four degrees at the associate's level in automotive technology. It is 3.1 miles from the center of the city. This community college is a public 2-year institution. It is the third biggest institution in the state of Washington offering automotive technology in terms of programs.
16. Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple Street
Longview, WA 98632-0310
(360) 442-2311
Lower Columbia College offers four automotive programs. Specifically, students are offered two certificates in automotive technology by this college and two degrees at the associate's level in automotive technology. This mid-sized college is located in the center of Longview. It is a public 2-year institution.
17. Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
(206) 546-4101
Shoreline Community College is located in the suburbs of Shoreline, Washington. This college offers two automotive programs. Of those, this college offers one automotive certificate to students and one associate's level automotive technology degree. This community college is a public 2-year institution.
18. Columbia Basin College
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Columbia Basin College, which is near the center of the city, is in Pasco, WA. It offers four programs in automotive technology. Specifically, Columbia Basin offers two certificates in automotive technology to students and two degrees at the associate's level in automotive technology. CBC is a public 4-year institution.
19. Everett Community College
2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-9100
Everett Community College offers two automotive programs. More specifically, it offers one certificate in automotive technology to students and one degree at the associate's level in automotive technology. It is near the center of the city. Overall, 9,110 students seek degrees in 46 programs at this community college.
20. Peninsula College
1502 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-9277
Peninsula College is in Port Angeles, WA. This school offers two programs in automotive technology. More specifically, PC offers one certificate in automotive technology to students and one associate's level degree in automotive technology. Overall, 3,321 students pursue degrees in 54 programs at this school.
21. Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499-4004
(253) 589-5800
Clover Park Technical College is in the suburbs of Lakewood, Washington. It offers five automotive programs. Out of those, this public school offers three certificates in automotive technology to students and two associate's level automotive technology degrees. This school is a public 2-year institution.
22. Olympic College
1600 Chester Ave
Bremerton, WA 98337-1699
(360) 792-6050
Olympic College, which is 0.9 miles from the heart of downtown, is located in Bremerton, WA. It offers two automotive programs. Of those, this small school offers one certificate in automotive technology to students and one associate's level automotive technology degree. Overall, 7,766 students seek degrees in 65 programs at this school.
23. Renton Technical College
3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056-4123
(425) 235-2352
Renton Technical College offers five programs in automotive technology. Specifically, this school offers three automotive certificates to students and two associate's level degrees in automotive technology. It is 2.0 miles from the heart of downtown. This school is a public 2-year institution.
24. Skagit Valley College
2405 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-7600
Skagit Valley College, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Mount Vernon, WA. This college offers four programs in automotive technology. Specifically, this college offers students two automotive certificates and two automotive degrees at the associate's level. It is a public 2-year institution. This medium-sized college is the third oldest institution in the state of Washington offering automotive programs.
25. Clark College
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663-3598
(360) 992-2000
Clark College is in the center of Vancouver. It offers four programs in automotive technology. More specifically, students are offered two certificates in automotive technology by it and two degrees at the associate's level in automotive technology. 13,137 students seek degrees in 73 Clark College programs, overall. It is the ninth largest institution in the state of Washington offering automotive technology in terms of programs.