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Auto Mechanic program completion records in South Carolina

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.

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.

Compare hands-on diagnostics, electrical testing, scan-tool practice, and supervised repair time, not just the number of systems listed in a course.

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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.