Parts Technician Education Requirements And Courses

Parts technician education requirements

Updated January 8, 2025

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Usually, parts technicians don't need a college education. The most common degree for parts technicians is high school diploma with 35% graduates, with only 26% parts technician graduates earning associate degree. Parts technicians who decided to graduate from college often finish University of Phoenix or DeVry University. Some good skills to have in this position include customer satisfaction, customer service and customer orders.

What education do you need to become a parts technician?

What degree do you need to be a parts technician?

The most common degree for parts technicians is high school diploma, with 35% of parts technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 21%.

High School Diploma, 35%

Associate, 26%

Bachelor's, 21%

Diploma, 10%

Other Degrees, 8%

What should I major in to become a parts technician?

You should major in business to become a parts technician. 22% of parts technicians major in business. Other common majors for a parts technician include automotive technology and general studies.

Business, 22%

Automotive Technology, 18%

General Studies, 8%

Management, 5%

Other Majors, 47%

Best majors for parts technicians

Rank	Major	Percentages
1	Business	22.3%
2	Automotive Technology	17.6%
3	General Studies	8.4%
4	Management	5.0%
5	Criminal Justice	4.6%

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20 best online courses for parts technicians

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Average parts technician salary by education level

Parts technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,323 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, parts technicians earn a median annual income of $37,748 compared to $36,582 for parts technicians with an Associate degree.

Parts technician education level	Parts technician salary
High School Diploma or Less	$37,748
Bachelor's Degree	$39,323
Some College/ Associate Degree	$36,582