Career and School Info for Automotive Mechanics in New York



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Schools Concentrating On Automotive Mechanics

  • Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Suffolk County Community College, Bronx Community College, Monroe Community College, and Rockland Community College.

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Student Body

  • Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Farmingdale State College, Morrisville State, SUNY Canton, and SUNY Delhi.
  • Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Bronx Community College, Rockland Community College, Westchester Community College, and Farmingdale State College.
  • Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Westchester Community College, Onondaga Community College, Monroe Community College, and Columbia-Greene Community College.

School Setting

  • Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Alfred State, Morrisville State, and Herkimer County Community College.
  • Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Alfred State, SUNY Delhi, Morrisville State, and SUNY Canton.

Excellence

  • % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Farmingdale State College and SUNY Delhi.
  • Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Alfred State, Morrisville State, SUNY Delhi, and Bronx Community College.

 

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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State

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Erie Community College • Orchard Park, NY
Studying Automotive Tech (completion in 2005)

8/23/2011

"They did not help me find a job."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?noYou can get an entry level job without a degree. You wont make enough money to make the cost of your education worth it.
Program Reputation4They're not helpful in helping students find jobs. It's not thought of as a program that prepares auto techs well.
Program Quality2They did nothing to help me get a job or prepare me to work.
Instruction3The program's not beneficial to start in field. There are not enough cars to work on.
How Difficult4Not very challenging work. Tests were fairly easy.
Hands-On vs. BookishAgain, there is nothing to work on after you learn concepts from the book.
Schedule Flexibility7There is an ample amount of classes and it's easy to schedule them in.
Academic Facilities3You must bring in your own stuff to work on. There are no cars available for the general student.
Social Life2It's a community college - who cares. It's not a friendly atmosphere.
Placement Services2Again they're not good at this.
Alumni Network2I have met no one. There was no support from alumni.

College Of Staten Island • Staten Island, NY
Studying Liberal Arts (completion in 2010)

10/18/2011

"Although it hasn't gotten me to where I want to be in the long run yet, it has provided me with an affordable education and a schedule that allows me to make a living and pay for my house while still continuing my education."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?maybeIt doesn't have a mechanic specialty, so there is no garage or welding materials. If you want to major in engineering, CSI is better for you. I learned my mechanic skills through my family trade and got a job at a good friend's shop.
Program Reputation7It is an affordable public school. The campus is beautiful and the academic standards are manageable.
Program Quality6The liberal arts program was nothing special. It was good considering how affordable my school is, however.
Instruction5You have the good and the bad teachers. I think in this school you need to be willing to take your education into your own hands a little bit.
How Difficult2Liberal Arts, I felt, was sort of an extension of high school. It did not require me to take very challenging classes in my opinion.
Hands-On vs. BookishA lot of people come to this school because they work and can't devote a lot of time to hands on learning, such as scouting out great photography spots. However, the science department is extremely hands on and requires a lot of lab hours for its students declaring it a major, or just taking the class for needed credits.
Schedule Flexibility10I have never had trouble working out a suitable schedule here. They have online classes plus options in the morning, afternoon, evening, and on the weekends all year long.
Academic Facilities9The science labs are modern and the library is large and has a great selection of reading and text books. Also they offer you all of the assigned text books in the library for free use if a student needs help. Tutors are available at all times for all subjects in their respective offices.
Social Life6I have never gotten along well with the Staten Island crowd. You also have a large crowd from Brooklyn, who often fight over what borough is better. I didn't find many friends, but I did find love. So I rate it slightly above average.
Placement Services3
Alumni Network5I am still attending and attempting my BS. I have many friends who still come back for the use of the library and they say that it's inexpensive and worth it.

Hudson Valley Community College • Troy, NY
Studying Tool Technology (completion in 2008)

10/31/2011

"I feel I got a great education for a great price. The instructors were always very helpful, as was the rest of the staff, and I graduated with a ticket to work almost anywhere I wanted."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesIts a great education at an amazing price. The reputation is great and will only benefit you after you graduate.
Program Reputation9Very good. It is very easy to land a job with a degree form HVCC in your hand. Also, you are much more confident to tackle a job put in front of you after coming through this program.
Program Quality9The program was very in depth and prepared me well. It also prepared me for the world of dealing with people.
Instruction9I learned a lot about cars and the new CPU-driven cars of today. I feel the courses I took left me absolutely ready for my career.
How Difficult6It was a very technical program which drilled home tons of knowledge. I didn't find it that difficult because I have been working on cars with my uncle since I was little.
Hands-On vs. BookishThey have an amazing job shop which allows for great troubleshooting. They also have a machine shop which is great for learning repair work.
Schedule Flexibility9Very flexible. I was able to attend at night over 4 years to earn my degree while working full time. They offer night and weekend classes.
Academic Facilities9Extremely good library and up to date study materials. Large computer labs with instructors always close by to help.
Social Life9HVCC has great school spirit - everyone that attends takes pride in the school. Sports are very popular. One week we're all cheering the football team the next it's the very, very good women's basketball team.
Placement Services9HVCC is always having career builder days at the campus, which allow you to get great exposure. They also do a great job of letting businesses know about the talent that's graduating each year.
Alumni Network9The alumni are often brought back as aides, teachers, or guest speakers and they are well respected. The school does a good job of tracking its alumni and recognizing them for their life accomplishments.

L.A. Wilson Technological Center • Northport, NY
Studying Automotive Technology (completion in 2010)

12/25/2011

"I was very satisfied with the school. There weren't many events; there were no sports or parties, but it didn't matter. I went to school to learn. I left with a certificate and a vast amount of knowledge that I didn't have when I first walked in. This knowledge allowed me to get a job I still hold today."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI would recommend it. I'll agree that when you go to school, you expect to make many friends, go to many events, have parties, or join a sports team. This school doesn't offer that. It offers you hands-on training to become part of a trade. This trade is a backup plan in life; if you go to college for something else and can't find a job, you resort to a trade to help get by or pay bills. Also, technicians are always wanted in the automotive field, due to the increase in technology between electric and soon-to-be hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Program Reputation9Many people I know have gone to this school. Some decided not to become technicians and some have. A lot of them got jobs at big-name dealers like BMW, Mercedes and Audi.
Program Quality8The program was great. I learned a lot of things, due to the amount of hands-on learning that was done.
Instruction10Everything I have learned in the school, I have already used in the field. I am still learning as time goes on, but all of the basics to become an entry-level C-Tech were taught here.
How Difficult7It was fairly challenging, starting in the school not knowing much. The workload wasn't too high, but just enough to where I could split my workload and occupation at the time comfortably.
Hands-On vs. BookishBeing that it was a trade school, academics weren't the main subject. It was 25% classroom theory/book learning and 75% hands-on shop work. Cars from dealerships were donated to the school over the years, for students to practice and work on. Having new technology taught to us with hybrid vehicles requires a lot more hands-on work.
Schedule Flexibility3Not flexible at all; it was either you take a daytime or a nighttime class, 8am-2pm or 3pm-10pm.
Social Life1Since it is a trade school, not many people went there. When you went there, it was to learn. No parties or athletics.
Placement Services10Job placement is very good, considering the fact that they offer a work-study program. Many dealerships send representatives to the school to offer jobs to graduating students.
Alumni Network4The alumni network wasn't too good. It is a small school with small classes.
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