Motorsports Engineering Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the design, construction, and repair of vehicles used in racing and motorsports. Includes instruction in aerodynamics, design, vehicle dynamics, performance engines, fluid mechanics, computer-aided design (CAD), mechanical engineering, and welding.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 16
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $76k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the design, construction, and repair of vehicles used in racing and motorsports. Includes instruction in aerodynamics, design, vehicle dynamics, performance engines, fluid mechanics, computer-aided design (CAD), mechanical engineering, and welding.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $50k | +4.2% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$76k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$65k
Bachelor's
$83k
Top colleges for Motorsports Engineering Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Technical College | Cleveland, OH | 16 | 0 | 16 |
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