Texas State Technical College offers automotive programs at three of its branches including the Harlingen, Waco and West Texas campuses. All three campuses offer Associate of Applied Science degrees as well as professional certificates beneficial for amateur enthusiasts, people seeking to enter the field of automotive repair and seasoned professionals looking to expand their skill set. Education at Texas State Technical College covers the depth and breadth of automotive education including training in electrical systems, brakes, drivetrains, suspension, steering and engine repair. Students graduated from TSTC will be eligible for entry level positions as automotive service technicians, small engine mechanics and service writers.
Texas State Technical College
902 N Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
800-852-8784
tstc.edu?
Midland College offers several programs for the student interested in automotive technical training. Programs at Midland include an Associate of Applied Science in automotive technology as well as professional certificate programs in basic and advance automotive, automotive management and diesel technology. Students who complete the associate program should be prepared to take their Automotive Service Excellence exam as Midland College is fully certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. The degree program is generally completed in two years while certificate programs usually take a single year to complete.
Midland College
3600 North Garfield
Midland, TX 79705
432-685-4500
midland.edu
Brookhaven College is an affiliate of the Dallas County Community College District. The school is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence exam. The school offers three Associate of Applied Science degrees: one general automotive technology program and two dealership specific programs including one for Ford and one for General Motors. Students can also pursue professional certificates in chassis service, transmission service, engine repair and climate control.
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Lane
Farmers Branch, Dallas, TX 75244-4997
972-860-4700
brookhavencollege.edu
Tarrant County College offers three associate degrees in automotive technology. Associate's degree programs include applied automotive technology, automotive service technology and automotive collision repair. Students can also pursue certificates in metal repair, refinishing, engine analysis, small engine repair and heavy line technology. All certificate program classes can be taken on a not-for-credit basis.
Tarrant County College
1500 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-515-8223
tccd.edu
Houston Community College's automotive technology program seeks to prepare Texas students for entry-level jobs in automotive repair. Houston Community College's automotive program includes a capstone project that allows the student to integrate all of her experiences into a cohesive whole. This can include a senior project, preparation for a licensing exam or an external option such as a co-op.
Houston Community College
3100 Main Street
Houston TX 77002
713-718-2000
hccs.edu