Nevada contains three schools that offer automotive technology programs. Truckee Meadows Community College, the highest-ranking automotive technology school in NV, has a total student population of 12,942 and is the 5347th highest ranked school in America.
Of the 3 automotive technology schools in Nevada, only 2 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, College of Southern Nevada comes out as the most expensive ($8,990/yr), with Western Nevada College as the lowest recorded at only $7,866/yr.
Automotive Technology students from Nevada schools who go on to become automotive engineers, automotive technicians, mechanics, automotive specialists, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. Also, Automotive body and related repairers make on average $41,020 per year and there are about 133,290 of them employed in the US today.
Also, within the automotive technology schools in Nevada, the average student population is 3,396 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Aside from automotive technology, there are 786 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 1,014 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $2,730, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.
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