Parts Runner Education Requirements And Courses

Parts runner education requirements

Updated January 8, 2025

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Usually, parts runners don't need a college education. The most common degree for parts runners is high school diploma with 54% graduates, with only 17% parts runner graduates earning associate degree. Parts runners who decided to graduate from college often finish University of Phoenix or University of Northwestern Ohio. Some good skills to have in this position include phone calls, customer service and inventory control.

What education do you need to become a parts runner?

What degree do you need to be a parts runner?

The most common degree for parts runners is high school diploma, with 54% of parts runners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.

High School Diploma, 54%

Associate, 17%

Diploma, 13%

Bachelor's, 10%

Other Degrees, 6%

What should I major in to become a parts runner?

You should major in business to become a parts runner. 16% of parts runners major in business. Other common majors for a parts runner include automotive technology and general studies.

Business, 16%

Automotive Technology, 14%

General Studies, 13%

Criminal Justice, 9%

Other Majors, 48%

Best majors for parts runners

Rank	Major	Percentages
1	Business	15.7%
2	Automotive Technology	13.5%
3	General Studies	12.7%
4	Criminal Justice	8.8%
5	Computer Science	5.2%

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20 best online courses for parts runners

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Average parts runner salary by education level

According to our data, parts runners with a Bachelor's degree earn the highest average salary, at $32,813 annually. Parts runners with a High School Diploma degree earn an average annual salary of $31,823.

Parts runner education level	Parts runner salary
High School Diploma or Less	$31,823
Bachelor's Degree	$32,813
Some College/ Associate Degree	$31,083