Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 771300
- Phone: (916) 396-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
56%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,594Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Auto Mechanic Program
The auto mechanic program at Skyline College prepares students for careers as department store service mechanics, auto part specialists, emissions inspectors, rental car fleet mechanic, specialty shop technicians, and car test driver/mechanic. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Program courses include: brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer auto mechanic program.
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Skyline College
5451 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, CA
Interested in starting your college career at a community college? Skyline Community College offers most general education classes for around $150 for in state residents. Out-of state residents pay about $800 per class, but residency rates are granted after a year (please contact the admissions office for more information). Skyline is located in San Bruno, California which is in the Southern San Francisco metropolitan area. Skyline College is one of 3 schools that make up the San Mateo County Community College District; together they serve 40,000 students.
Skyline College's main goal seems to be to prepare students for a seamless transfer to a four-year school. To help students with the process, the school has a Transfer Center to assist you every step of the way. Skyline guarantees general admission to some California State Universities and many of the UC campuses; although many of their students transfer to Stanford or other private schools.
Skyline College offers student services that almost every college offers such as a library and a bookstore; however it also maintains an art gallery and 41 different clubs to join. Skyline also offers a program called Sparkpoint, a financial training program that coaches students in lifelong financial fitness. This community college also offers limited sports teams that can help students bodies stay in shape!
If saving thousands of dollars on your first two years of school appeals to you and you live in California, take a look at Skyline College at http://skylinecollege.edu/.
Students Enrolled in the Auto Mechanic Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Skyline College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 12 |
| Associate's Degree | 7 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 16 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Auto Mechanic program at Skyline College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Description
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Description
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -50.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.50
- Average Annual Salary: $34320
Automotive Master Mechanics
Description
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive master mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 3
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.38
- Average Annual Salary: $44470
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Skyline College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Skyline College may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Badminton