Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems. Includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

Illinois awards the most Bachelors degrees in Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician of all US states with 89 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician can expect about 8% percent of their classmates to be women and 92% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician is $58,100.