Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in Elizabethton, TN

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Certificate CIP 47.0604

Total Graduates

21

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

71%

15 of 21

Female Graduates

29%

6 of 21

Available Degrees for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Certificate 21 grads Certificate 5 grads

Program Popularity

#279
of 682 colleges nationally
59.1%
Produces more graduates than 59.1% of colleges offering this program
23,584
Total national graduates (Certificate)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Degree Level Certificate
CIP Code 47.0604
Program Family Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 21 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 71% male, 29% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

Primary Occupation
$49,670
Median Annual Salary
$33,660 $80,850
10th percentile 90th percentile
688,840 employed nationally +4.2% projected growth

Related Occupations

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles -13.6%
$47,940
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment +6.1%
$82,730

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$49,670

10-Year Job Growth

+4.2%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$39,736+4.2%
75%
primary100% confidence
$66,184+6.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
$38,352-13.6%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$37,253

Peak Salary

$62,088

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (4)

Repairing
Troubleshooting
Operations Monitoring
Critical Thinking

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

R
Realistic
C
Conventional
I
Investigative

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Practical
Hands-on
Organized
Detail-oriented
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Monitoring
Active Listening
Time Management
Knowledge
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Do you value monitoring?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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