What Is the Top School for an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology?

An associate's degree in Automotive Technology can lead to a variety of careers in the automotive industry, such as automotive collision repair specialist or automotive service technician. This article lists the top three U.S. schools offering associate degrees in Automotive Technology. Schools offering Automobile Repair degrees can also be found in these popular choices.

#1 Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN

Dunwoody College of Technology is widely regarded as being the best technical school in the nation offering an associate degree in Automotive Technology. Dunwoody confers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Service Technology and Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, and A.A.S. degrees specific to Chrysler, Honda and Toyota vehicles. The Automotive Technology program also features a full-time evening Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Cooperative, which is designed for students with daytime employment.

  • School Address: Dunwoody College of Technology, 818 Dunwoody Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55403
  • School Phone Number: (612) 374-5800

#2 Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake Community College offers the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Technologies. Students learn about diagnostics and review, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, heating and air conditioning, steering and alignment. They also gain hands-on experience by repairing cars and trucks owned by fellow students, staff and faculty.

  • School Address: Salt Lake Community College, 4600 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
  • School Phone Number: (801) 957-7522

#3 WyoTech College in Laramie, Wyoming

WyoTech College offers an Associate in Automotive Technology that includes training in chassis, drivetrain systems, drivability diagnostics and basic engine management systems. Students also have several speciality areas to choose from, such as light-duty diesel or performance electronics. Wyotech is officially partnered with several industry leaders, including the National Hot Rod Association and AAMCO. This technical school has additional campuses in Blairsville, PA; Daytona, FL; Freemont, CA; Long Beach, CA; and Sacramento, CA.

  • School Address: WyoTech, 4373 North 3rd St, Laramie, WY 82072
  • School Phone Number: (307) 742-3776

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