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Convertirse en mecánico o en técnico automotriz en California

Si usted está buscando un trabajo que sea práctico, que implique trabajar con automóviles e incluya la interacción con los clientes, entonces puede estar interesado en una carrera en mecánica automotriz. El trabajo en este campo no se limita a trabajar como mecánico de automóviles: también se puede encontrar trabajo como mecánico de diésel, reparador de carrocerías o instalador de lunas. En California, todo lo que necesitas para trabajar como mecánico es un permiso de conducir y un diploma de la escuela secundaria o GED. La formación puede obtenerse en el lugar de trabajo.

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Aunque no es un requisito estatal, muchos empleadores en California prefieren contratar a mecánicos que hayan completado un programa de formación tras la secundaria y que estén certificados por el Instituto Nacional para la Excelencia en el Servicio Automotriz (ASE).

Perspectivas de empleo en California

El empleo de mecánicos y otros oficios relacionados está en constante aumento. Los últimos datos suministrados por la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de los Estados Unidos (BLS) muestran que California tiene la tasa de empleo más alta de los Estados Unidos para mecánicos de automóviles y reparadores de carrocerías y colisiones. Es el segundo estado más alto en el empleo de instaladores de lunas y mecánicos de diésel. El BLS también informó de que en mayo de 2017, había 64.350 mecánicos de automóviles, 14.040 reparadores de carrocerías y carrocerías, 1.390 instaladores de lunas y 20.220 mecánicos de diésel trabajando en el estado de California.

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Se espera que los instaladores de vidrio vean un aumento del siete por ciento en el empleo en el estado para el año 2024. Les siguen los mecánicos de automóviles con una subida del ocho por ciento y los reparadores de carrocerías y colisiones con una subida del nueve por ciento. Se espera que los mecánicos diésel registren el mayor aumento del empleo, con un aumento previsto del 21%.

Salarios de mecánicos de automoción en California

Debido a que se requiere mucha habilidad para trabajar como mecánico de automóviles, se trata de una profesión bien pagada, incluso para los trabajadores de nivel inicial.

En California, los mecánicos diesel son los trabajadores mejor pagados en el campo de la mecánica, con un promedio de 26,47 $ por hora y 55.050 $ anuales. Los talleres de reparación de carrocerías y carrocerías se sitúan a continuación a 23,66 $ por hora y 49.210 $ anuales, seguidos por los mecánicos de automóviles, que tienen un promedio de 22,44 $ por hora y 46.680 $ anuales. Los instaladores de lunas están en último lugar con un ingreso promedio de 17,64 $ por hora y 36.690 $ anuales. Aquellos que tienen más estudios y experiencia, así como certificación, tienen el potencial de ganar más. Los mecánicos diésel pueden ganar hasta 79.410 $ al año en California. Los trabajadores de carrocería y de colisión pueden ganar hasta 76.020 $, y los mecánicos de automóviles e instaladores de lunas pueden ganar hasta 73.360 $ y 58.450 $, respectivamente.

Las ciudades de San Rafael, San José, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Francisco, South San Francisco y Redwood City son las ciudades metropolitanas mejor pagadas para los mecánicos de diesel en los Estados Unidos.

Programas de formación en mecánica en California

Hay muchas escuelas en California que ofrecen entrenamiento después de la secundaria en reparación de automóviles. Algunos son programas de certificación, mientras que otros ofrecen títulos de Asociado. Algunos incluso preparan a los estudiantes para continuar su educación y obtener una licenciatura. A continuación se presentan algunas de las universidades que ofrecen programas de mecánica automotriz en California.

  • Cerritos College en Norwalk, California, es una de las instituciones líderes en el estado en reparación de automóviles. Cerritos ofrece varias opciones, tanto de certificado como de grado, para los estudiantes que estén interesados en este campo.

    En el programa de técnico general, los estudiantes pueden obtener un certificado en Tecnología de Reparación Mecánica Automotriz con un enfoque en combustibles alternativos, tecnología eléctrica/diagnóstico, tecnología de motores/maquinaria, tecnología general o especialidad del fabricante. También pueden obtener un certificado en Reparación General de Colisiones de Automóviles y enfocarse en el repintado de automóviles o en la evaluación y gestión de daños de automóviles.

    Los estudiantes de tecnología automotriz de Cerritos College también pueden obtener un título de asociado. Los grados asociados disponibles son Tecnología de Reparación Mecánica de Automóviles con especialización en tecnología de motores/mecanizado, tecnología eléctrica/diagnóstico, técnico general, tecnología de servicio de combustibles alternativos, especialidad del fabricante o administración automotriz, y reparación general de colisiones en automotores. Los estudiantes que obtienen un título de asociado pueden optar por transferirse a la Universidad de Northwood y continuar su educación con una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas.

    Cerritos College también ofrece varios programas de técnicos que están autorizados a nivel nacional a través de fabricantes y concesionarios. Estos programas no sólo proveen a los estudiantes con formación presencial, sino que también ofrecen formación con prácticas remuneradas.

    Los programas disponibles incluyen:

    • Programa de Capacitación Educativa del Servicio Estudiantil Automotriz de Ford (ASSET)
    • Programa de Formación de Técnicos de Importación (ITTP)
    • Programa Educativo de Servicios Automotrices de General Motors (ASEP)
    • Programa Automotriz de Chrysler (CAP)

    Todos estos programas son programas de dos años. El ITTP es un programa de certificación. Los programas Ford ASSET y GMASEP otorgan títulos de Asociado. Los estudiantes que completen el programa CAP estarán certificados por el fabricante para trabajar en vehículos Chrysler, Dodge y Jeep y tendrán dos años de experiencia laboral.

  • Los Angeles Trade Technical College en Los Angeles, California, ofrece una licenciatura en Automoción y Tecnología Relacionada en la cual los estudiantes deben completar 36 horas crédito de currículo requerido. LATTC también ofrece programas de certificación en Tecnología Automotriz y Tecnología Relacionada, con un enfoque en afinación o reparación de transmisiones. Estos programas requieren que se hayan cursado 18 horas de crédito.
  • Oxnard College en Oxnard tiene tanto un programa de grado asociado como un programa de certificado. El curso cubre los fundamentos de la reparación de motores, el análisis eléctrico, la reconstrucción y las técnicas de resolución de problemas. Todos los instructores están certificados por ASE. Ambos programas están diseñados para preparar a los estudiantes para carreras en reparación de motores, servicio y administración de partes, mecánica diésel y estimación de reparaciones.
  • Consumnes River College en Sacramento ofrece un programa de certificado en Tecnología Mecánica Automotriz en el cual los estudiantes pueden completar el programa tradicional o el programa Ford ASSET. Este es un programa de un año. La ruta tradicional se centra en el plan de estudios general de automoción, y el programa ASSET combina el aprendizaje en el aula con experiencia laboral remunerada en un concesionario Ford. Una vez que los estudiantes completan un certificado en Tecnología Mecánica Automotriz, también pueden completar uno de los siguientes programas de certificado: Certificado de Aptitud en Reparación de Motores Pequeños, Certificado de Aptitud en Transmisiones Automáticas/Transaxeles, Certificado de Aptitud en Suspensión y Dirección Automotriz, Certificado de Aptitud en Calefacción y Aire Acondicionado Automotriz, Certificado de Aptitud en Reparación de Motores Automotrices, Certificado de Aptitud en Rendimiento de Motores Automotrices, Certificado de Aptitud en Control de Emisiones Automotrices o un Certificado de Aptitud en Sistemas Eléctricos Automotrices.

Certificado ASE en California

La certificación ASE no es un requisito a nivel estatal para trabajar como mecánico de automóviles en California, pero muchos empleadores la prefieren y algunos la exigen. También tendrías el potencial de ganar más si tuvieras al menos una certificación de ASE. Existen más de 50 exámenes de ASE que puedes realizar para obtener la certificación.

Para obtener la certificación de ASE, es necesario tener dos años de experiencia laboral relacionada y aprobar el examen. También puedes hacer el examen si sólo tienes un año de experiencia laboral, si tienes otra certificación o un título asociado. Una vez que obtengas la certificación ASE, deberás repetir el examen cada cinco años para mantener tu certificación.

Trabajar como mecánico en California

Los mecánicos de automóviles en California pueden encontrar trabajo en concesionarios, tiendas de repuestos y almacenes, talleres de reparación, tiendas de llantas y estaciones de servicio. Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Francisco, South San Francisco, Glendale y Redwood City son algunas de las áreas de mayor empleo para mecánicos automotrices, mecánicos de diésel, instaladores de lunas y trabajadores de carrocería y colisiones.

Si estás buscando una profesión bien remunerada y te gusta trabajar en la industria del automóvil, deberías considerar la posibilidad de convertirte en un mecánico de automóviles en California. En dos años o menos, puedes obtener un certificado o título en tecnología automotriz, obtener la certificación ASE y estar listo para comenzar a trabajar como mecánico profesional.

Centros de Formación y Universidades

CollegeAddressProgram Information

Bakersfield College

1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield
California 93305
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Automotive Technology UndergraduateCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,326, Out-of-State $7,822
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Cerro Coso Community College

3000 College Heights Blvd
Ridgecrest
California 93555
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,290, Out-of-State $7,786
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Taft College

29 Cougar Court
Taft
California 93268
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,134, Out-of-State $6,880
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Butte College

3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville
California 95965
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technician Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,368, Out-of-State $6,528
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Imperial Valley College

380 E. Aten Road
Imperial
California 92251
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,142, Out-of-State $5,054
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Fresno City College

1101 E. University Ave
Fresno
California 93741
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 2to<4yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,304, Out-of-State $6,944
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Reedley College

995 N Reed Ave
Reedley
California 93654
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,304, Out-of-State $6,944
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Antelope Valley College

3041 West Ave K
Lancaster
California 93536
Automotive Technician <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technician Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,104, Out-of-State $6,168
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

4640 N. Maine Ave
Baldwin Park
California 91706
Automotive Services 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: http://www.bpusd.net/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1450175537111
Institutional Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education

Cerritos College

11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk
California 90650
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,346, Out-of-State $8,598
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Citrus College

1000 W Foothill Blvd
Glendora
California 91741
Automotive Technician <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technician 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,176, Out-of-State $5,856
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

College of the Canyons

26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita
California 91355
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,154, Out-of-State $6,458
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

East Los Angeles College

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park
California 91754
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,220, Out-of-State $7,538
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

El Camino College-Compton Center

1111 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton
California 90221
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,142, Out-of-State $5,678
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

El Camino Community College District

16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance
California 90506
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,142, Out-of-State $5,678
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

GDS Institute

7916 Long Beach Boulevard
South Gate
California 90280
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: http://www.gdsinstitute.edu/programs/light-auto-mechanics/
Institutional Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

14101 E. Nelson Ave
La Puente
California 91746
Automobile Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: http://www.hlpae.com/trade.html#auto
Institutional Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education

Long Beach City College

4901 E. Carson St.
Long Beach
California 90808
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,182, Out-of-State $7,350
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Los Angeles Pierce College

6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills
California 91371
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technician 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,220, Out-of-State $7,538
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles
California 90015
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,220, Out-of-State $7,538
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Pasadena City College

1570 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena
California 91106
Engine Performance Technician <1yearCertificate Program
Powertrain Technician 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,348, Out-of-State $6,332
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Rio Hondo College

3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier
California 90601
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Automotive Technology UndergraduateCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,360, Out-of-State $6,960
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

UEI College-Gardena

661 West Redondo Beach Boulevard
Gardena
California 90247
Automotive Technician 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: http://www.uei.edu/trade-school-programs/automotive-technician
Institutional Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

4175 E. Conant Street
Long Beach
California 90808
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 2to<4yearCertificate Program
Tuition: https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotive

Merced College

3600 M St
Merced
California 95348
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,150, Out-of-State $6,142
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Modesto Junior College

435 College Ave
Modesto
California 95350
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,162, Out-of-State $6,658
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Columbia College

11600 Columbia College Dr
Sonora
California 95370
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,162, Out-of-State $6,658
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

College of the Redwoods

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
Eureka
California 95501
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,142, Out-of-State $6,230
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Mendocino College

1000 Hensley Creek Road
Ukiah
California 95482
Automotive Technician <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,423, Out-of-State $6,373
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Lassen Community College

478-200 Hwy 139
Susanville
California 96130
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,127, Out-of-State $5,951
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward
California 94545
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,138, Out-of-State $6,970
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

College of Alameda

555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky
Alameda
California 94501
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,232, Out-of-State $6,896
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Contra Costa College

2600 Mission Bell Dr
San Pablo
California 94806
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,308, Out-of-State $7,944
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Las Positas College

3000 Campus Hill Drive
Livermore
California 94551
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,138, Out-of-State $6,970
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Los Medanos College

2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg
California 94565
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,308, Out-of-State $7,944
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Merritt College

12500 Campus Dr
Oakland
California 94619
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,232, Out-of-State $6,896
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Oxnard College

4000 S Rose Ave
Oxnard
California 93033
Auto Tech 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Auto Tech Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,388, Out-of-State $7,050
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Ventura College

4667 Telegraph Rd
Ventura
California 93003
Automotive 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,388, Out-of-State $7,050
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Shasta College

11555 Old Oregon Trail
Redding
California 96003
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Automotive Technology UndergraduateCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,183, Out-of-State $6,319
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Barstow Community College

2700 Barstow Road
Barstow
California 92311
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,104, Out-of-State $6,168
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

CET-Colton

1099 N. Pepper Ave
Colton
California 92324
Automotive Specialist <1yearCertificate Program
Tuition: https://cetweb.edu/program/automotive-specialist/
Institutional Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education

Chaffey College

5885 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga
California 91737
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,169, Out-of-State $6,521
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

College of the Desert

43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert
California 92260
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,327, Out-of-State $6,926
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Copper Mountain Community College

6162 Rotary Way
Joshua Tree
California 92252
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,112, Out-of-State $8,672
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Mt San Jacinto Community College District

1499 N. State St.
San Jacinto
California 92583
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,386, Out-of-State $8,256
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Riverside City College

4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside
California 92506
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,426, Out-of-State $7,756
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

San Bernardino Valley College

701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino
California 92410
Automotive Technician <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technician 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,238, Out-of-State $5,500
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Universal Technical Institute of California Inc

9494 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga
California 91730
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 2to<4yearCertificate Program
Diesel & Industrial Technology 2to<4yearCertificate Program
Tuition: https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotive
Institutional Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Victor Valley College

18422 Bear Valley Rd
Victorville
California 92395
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,126, Out-of-State $7,342
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

American River College

4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento
California 95841
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,104, Out-of-State $7,704
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Cosumnes River College

8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento
California 95823
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,104, Out-of-State $7,704
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Sierra College

5000 Rocklin Road
Rocklin
California 95677
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,142, Out-of-State $6,214
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc

4100 Duckhorn Drive
Sacramento
California 95834
Automotive Technology 2to<4yearCertificate Program
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology 2to<4yearCertificate Program
Tuition: https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotive
Institutional Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Hartnell College

411 Central Avenue
Salinas
California 93901
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,420, Out-of-State $7,670
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Monterey Peninsula College

980 Fremont St
Monterey
California 93940
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,174, Out-of-State $6,238
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Cuyamaca College

900 Rancho San Diego Pky
El Cajon
California 92019
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,388, Out-of-State $6,896
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

MiraCosta College

One Barnard Drive
Oceanside
California 92056
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,152, Out-of-State $6,216
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Palomar College

1140 W. Mission
San Marcos
California 92069
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,338, Out-of-State $7,078
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

San Diego Miramar College

10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego
California 92126
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,142, Out-of-State $5,894
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Southwestern College

900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista
California 91910
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,336, Out-of-State $5,956
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

City College of San Francisco

50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco
California 94112
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Auto Body <1yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,598, Out-of-State $9,010
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

College of Marin

835 College Ave
Kentfield
California 94904
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,488, Out-of-State $9,318
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Skyline College

3300 College Dr
San Bruno
California 94066
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Automotive Technology UndergraduateCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,446, Out-of-State $8,136
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

CET-Sobrato

701 Vine St
San Jose
California 95110
Automotive Technician <1yearCertificate Program
Tuition: http://cetweb.org/for-students/programs/automotive-specialist-/
Institutional Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education

De Anza College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino
California 95014
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,549, Out-of-State $8,569
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Evergreen Valley College

3095 Yerba Buena Rd
San Jose
California 95135
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,343, Out-of-State $7,015
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Cuesta College

Highway 1
San Luis Obispo
California 93403
Automotive Technician <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technician Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,234, Out-of-State $6,408
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Cypress College

9200 Valley View
Cypress
California 90630
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,140, Out-of-State $6,156
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Fullerton College

321 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton
California 92832
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,138, Out-of-State $6,010
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Golden West College

15744 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach
California 92647
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,176, Out-of-State $6,216
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Saddleback College

28000 Marguerite Pky
Mission Viejo
California 92692
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
General Automotive Technician Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,326, Out-of-State $7,766
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Santa Ana College

1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana
California 92706
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Automotive Technology UndergraduateCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,142, Out-of-State $7,262
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Allan Hancock College

800 South College Drive
Santa Maria
California 93454
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,346, Out-of-State $6,750
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Santa Barbara City College

721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara
California 93109
Automotive Service and Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Service and Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,374, Out-of-State $8,326
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Santa Rosa Junior College

1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa
California 95401
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,340, Out-of-State $7,388
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

San Joaquin Delta College

5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton
California 95207
Automotive Mechanics Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Master Technician 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,104, Out-of-State $6,168
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Solano Community College

4000 Suisun Valley Rd
Fairfield
California 94534
Automotive Technician 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive - Body & Repair 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive - Body & Repair Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,140, Out-of-State $6,324
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

College of the Sequoias

915 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia
California 93277
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology 1to<2yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,388, Out-of-State $7,296
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Yuba College

2088 N Beale Rd
Marysville
California 95901
Automotive Technology <1yearCertificate Program
Automotive Technology Associate Program
Tuition: In-State $1,144, Out-of-State $6,304
Institutional Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

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