Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Automotive Mechanics
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Wayne County Community College District, Oakland Community College, Macomb Community College, and Henry Ford Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Ferris State, Andrews, Siena Heights University, and Northern Michigan University.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Wayne County Community College District, Andrews, Henry Ford Community College, and Mott Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Andrews, Kirtland Community College, Glen Oaks Community College, and Southwestern Michigan College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Andrews, Gogebic Community College, Northern Michigan University, and Siena Heights University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Andrews, Ferris State, Northern Michigan University, and Central Michigan University.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Ferris State and Andrews.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Andrews, Ferris State, Siena Heights University, and Alpena.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Ferris State University • Big Rapids, MI
Studying Auto Mechanics (completion in 2005)
• 2/1/2012
"Going to Ferris was the best decision I have made to date. I can't wait to see what the future brings and I have my school to thank for that."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I can only say good things about my time there. Anyone looking for a career in this industry will get my vote to go to a real college and experience the real campus life vs. a technical school. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Ferris State is a top-10 school for automotive education. I believe that was what helped me gain access to some high-paying jobs. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I was given the skills and confidence to start a career in the automotive industry. Without Ferris, I am not sure where I would be. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructors were very easy to talk to, which allowed me to lower my guard and be mentored. I went in with a know-it-all attitude and they quickly changed my outlook. |
| How Difficult | 1 | I grew up around cars and they just reinforced my ideas. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A perfect blend of book and hands on. There is no way you can learn everything from a book. Automotive is a hands-on career. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Typical college life with multiple classes available at all hours and on the weekends. I never had problems filling my schedule and it worked around my availability. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Ferris had a great library and class space. The advisers were helpful and gathered the group weekly for support meetings. |
| Social Life | 10 | School spirit was great, considering it's a hockey town. Lots of social events and parties throughout my time there. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I didn't waste time after getting my degree. Job placement was really easy and Ferris was a big part of that. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | My network is great, but I don't use it often. |
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