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| AUT graduates earn average annual starting salaries of over $40,000. With experience, graduate earnings can increase substantially, up to $100,000 a year and more, depending on specialization, location and company size. |
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| AUT graduates find employment opportunities throughout the state of Texas and the United States . Generally, metropolitan areas offer more opportunities and higher starting salaries due to their populations. Positions range from those found in small, independent shops to careers in multi-million dollar dealerships. |
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| While at TSTC, Automotive Technology students use a wide variety of laboratory equipment and instruments. Just a few of these include: |
- digital volt ohm meters;
- digital storage oscilloscopes;
- graphing digital multimeters;
- personal computers;
- five-gas exhaust analyzers and engine analyzers;
- automotive service information systems;
- brake lathes;
- drum and outside disc micrometers;
- computerized four-wheel alignment systems;
- hydraulic lifts; and
- automotive computer diagnostic scanning tools.
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| Professionals in this field can join organizations like the International Automotive Technicians Network, the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association, the Automotive Service Association and the Independent Garageman's Association. |
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