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Auto Mechanic program completion records in California

These NCES IPEDS records show historical reported completions associated with a program classification at each institution. They are not a current catalog and do not establish that training is offered now.

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Auto Mechanic work and training context

Automotive technicians inspect vehicles, diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and repair mechanical and electrical systems. Most work is in service bays or repair shops. A maintenance position and a diagnostic position may use different tools and skills.

U.S. median pay
$50,620 (May 2025)
Projected U.S. employment change
+5% (2025–35)
Typical training path
Certificate + short-term OJT

These are national occupational figures, not local pay or a promise of a job. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Program evidence reports completions in the 2023–24 academic year (IPEDS data year 2024), published by NCES IPEDS. These are historical completion records—not proof that a school currently offers a program, has openings, or will offer it in the future. Contact each institution to confirm current availability, location, credentials, admission, and cost. NCES IPEDS data source.