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Automotive Technology
Columbia Basin College

Automotive Technology

Columbia Basin College ETPL
The Automotive Technology Program is a comprehensive two-year course combining classroom instruction and hands-on training. The program is based on the eight Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) topics in the National Technicians Certification Program to prepare students for the A.S.E. mechanic certification tests. CBC's Automotive faculty aim to bring innovative technology into the classroom and the lab. Automotive Tech students learn the basics of computer diagnosis as well as traditional tool usage as the participate in the entire repair process, evaluating, repairing and maintaining vehicles.
Visit the program website Shantoria Vance Director for Student Recruitment (509) 543-1452 cbcoutreach@columbiabasin.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,758.92

Total required fees

$613.32

Books and supplies

$1,805.00

Locations

Pasco, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

127

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

ASE Mechanic Certifications (8 total)

Employment performance results

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Completion rate

86%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$18

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,300

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Retail Trade

60%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

13%

Other Industries

11%

Manufacturing

8%

Wholesale Trade

8%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
50
Completion rate
86%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
93%
Female
7%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
67%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
25%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
72%
30 to 39
9%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
53%
Some college experience, but no degree
37%
Certificate or AA
4%
BA or higher
0%