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Associate of Science

Automotive Technology (A.A.S.)

Students will gain the knowledge and skills to best prepare them for a challenging and rewarding career as an automotive technician in a dealership or independent repair business.
A student works on an engine in the Advanced Vehicle Systems Lab 3.

Automotive Technology Introduction

Students will gain practical experience as they learn to understand the technology of automotives. Even though an associate’s degree in Automotive Technology takes fewer credits, students will gain the skills and knowledge they need to demonstrate quality workmanship. Students will learn how to repair automotives, give diagnoses on problems, and more.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Automotive Technology, start with one of the following courses:
AUTO131 - Electrical Systems and AUTO131L - Electrical Systems Lab
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Automotive Technology have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program report a wide range of competitive starting salaries typically between $40,000 and $150,000 based on their chosen technical specialization. Your earning potential is driven by your mastery of complex vehicle systems and a professional work ethic that is highly valued by national automotive employers.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for immediate employment as a diagnostic technician, fleet maintenance coordinator, or specialized electrical systems expert. This degree provides the foundational skills to advance into leadership roles such as shop foreman or service manager across dealerships, independent shops, and municipal fleets.

Preparation for Further Education

This associate degree provides a seamless transition into the Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology Management or Automotive Engineering Technology. You will graduate ready to enter the workforce while maintaining a clear pathway toward advanced roles in engineering support, testing, and executive leadership.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Engineering Technology
You will learn to leverage AI supported diagnostic tools to increase repair efficiency and make more accurate, data driven service decisions. Our curriculum prepares you to integrate emerging technologies into your technical practice while upholding gospel centered ethics and professional integrity in every customer interaction.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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