Automotive Technology

US Department of Labor State Wages
2010 Mean Annual Salary $36,640
Source: US Deaprtment of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Wage Estimates Missouri 2010

2009-2010 Average Starting Salaries
High Salary             $41,600
Average Salary       $24,557
Source: LSTC 180 Day Report

Graduate Employment Rate - Since 1995
Overall Placement            96%
Related to Education       89%
Source: LSTC 180 Day Report

Gainful Employment Disclosure-Certificate Level
CIP CODE	47.0604
SOC CODE	49-3023.01
SOC Title	Automotive Master Mechanics
Normal Time Graduation Rate	90%
Tuition & Fees	$6,086
Books & Supplies	$1,156
Tool Cost	$3,938
Room & Board	$4,030
Job Placement	90%
Median Loan Debt	$4,500
Notes Tuition & fees are based on 2010-2011 standard tuition and fee costs for in state residents Books, supplies, tools based on 2010-2011 costs Room and board based on 2010-2011 on campus rate, double room occupancy with $500 meal plan

Accreditations and Certifications
The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accreditation
National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) certification
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification