If you are interested in a career in being a mechanic, these schools might be good for you!
Average Salary: $42,000-$52,000
Job Market: Expected to grow 3% from 2019-2029, which would add ~173,300 jobs
Skills: Physical stamina, hand-eye coordination
Interests: Machines, fixing things, learning how machines work
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Location: Melrose Park, Illinois
Program(s) Offered: Automotive Technology, Collision Repair and Refinishing
What you get: Certification (Associate's Degrees also available)
Size: 717
Tuition: ~$15,000-$30,000*
*Scholarships are available, tuition changes depending on the program
Location: River Grove, Illinois
Program(s) Offered: Automotive Technology, Automotive Repair Specialties
What you get: Certification (Associate's Degrees also available)
Size: 10,529
Tuition: ~$10,481*
*They offer scholarships
Location: Chicago, near 75th and Pulaski
Program(s) Offered: Factory Automation, Quality Assurance
What you get: Basic or Advanced Certificates (Associate's Degrees also available)
Size: 7,673
Tuition: $3,500*
* Most students can attend City Colleges of Chicago for free. CCC also offers a scholarship if you have a GPA over 3.0