Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│64 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
Automotive Technology Degree Program
Experience top-notch training through the two-year Automotive Technology program at Moraine Park Technical College where you’ll earn the qualifications needed to become a skilled professional in the automotive tech industry.
With the increasingly complex automotive engineering technology, qualified automotive technicians are in high demand. Moraine Park’s Automotive Technology program provides the expert training and environment needed to become a certified professional who knows how to diagnose, maintain and repair vehicles in today’s auto industry. If you have a love for cars or are looking for a fun, exciting career, apply today to start preparing for ASE certification testing and become a skilled automotive tech.
What You’ll Learn
Students learn to diagnose, service and repair through hands-on training from experienced professionals. Graduates repair all eight major systems of the automobile through advanced auto technology which includes:
- Engine mechanical
- Engine performance
- Automatic transmission/transaxle
- Manual drive train
- Brakes
- Steering and suspension
- Climate control
- Electrical and electronic systems
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Automotive Technician
- Automotive Specialist
- Automotive Warehouse Distributor
- Fleet Maintenance Technician
- Parts Specialist
- Service Manager/Assistant Service Manager
- Service Writer/Consultant
Earn the Auto Maintenance Technician technical diploma along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
“We need people in trades. At Holiday, we hire MPTC and tech college graduates and support our employees serving on committees at the College. Our partnership also helps us fill the many high-skill, high-paying jobs with MPTC graduates.”
– Mike Shannon, Holiday Automotive Chairman & Moraine Park Alumnus
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
View and begin standard admissions steps.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Estimated Costs
Estimated costs below are based on the 2023-2024 school year. These fees look at the cost to complete all classes. Costs, textbooks and supplies subject to change. For more details, see Cost of Attendance.
$11,436.80
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
$166.15
Materials and supplies
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for enrollment fee information.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (sometimes referred to as the “sticker price”) is the maximum amount of money it costs to attend college for one year and is used to determine your financial aid offering.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2024-25 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,462 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $3,008 (if living with parents, $9,147 if living on your own), books and supplies of $1,465, personal expenses of $3,608, and transportation of $4,017 for a total of $17,002. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.
Automotive Technology Student Voices
"I enjoyed the hands on learning and the environment, along with having fun in the process while learning." - Michael Vanhierden
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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