As long as people need cars, there will be high demand for jobs in automotive technology. A well-trained automotive technician can earn in the 40-50 thousand dollars a year range, and sometimes more.
If you're interested in cars and want to build a career around working with them, Oakton's Automotive Technology program is for you. It offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) as well as the Automotive Technology and Automotive Technology Powertrain certificates. The curriculum is designed to fulfill the accreditation requirements of the (Automotive Service Excellence Educational Foundation) ASEEF which provides the training for entry-level technicians.
This program offers classes for those already working in the field who are looking to upskill for those with little to no automotive experience, who are looking to get into the highly-skilled automotive technology trade. Classes meet during the day and in the evening, and students can complete the program within three semesters.
Three classes and 12 credit hours earn you our Automotive Under Car Certificate. This certificate is recommended to start with if you are just starting out.
Three classes and 12 credit hours earn you our Automotive Electrical Systems Certificate.
Three classes and 12 credit hours earn you our Automotive Engines Certificate.
Four classes and 16 credit hours earn you our Automotive Performance and Emissions Certificate.
Three classes and 12 credit hours earn you our Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate.
Three classes and 12 credit hours earn you our Automotive Transmission and Powertrain Certificate.
With the rise of electric vehicles on the road, it is increasingly important for those in the auto field to expand their skill set.
Oakton’s Automotive Technology program is offering a grant for those enrolled in Introduction to Hybrid and Electrical Systems (ATA 117) or Advanced Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Systems (ATA 217). Funding can cover tuition, fees, books, materials and much more. All auto students are encouraged to enroll and apply.
Enrolling at Oakton College can save you thousands of dollars and help you earn more over the course of your career. Our tuition is among the lowest in the region, and we offer many ways to bring your costs down even more.
99 percent of Oakton students graduate without debt.
To help you get there, you can apply for a scholarship, which you don’t have to pay back. We award $12 million in scholarships annually. Financial Aid includes grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance that can reduce your costs of attending college.
We offer payment options that give you control over how you pay. Pay all at once or spread your payments over the course of the semester.
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Michael Peat, Chair
Professor of Automotive Technology
mpeat@oakton.edu847.635.1906
Office: Room 1852
Meet our part-time faculty
Joe Foellmer
Lecturer
jfoelleme@oakton.edu
847.376.7206
847.635.1910
Office: B206, Skokie
Sergio Nunez Mendoza
Lecturer
snunez@oakton.edu
847.376.7206
847.635.1910
Office: B206, Skokie
Francisco Reyes
Lecturer
freyes@oakton.du
847.635.1910
Office: B206, Skokie
George Vail
Lecturer
gvail@oakton.edu
847.376.7206
847.635.1910
Office: B206, Skokie
