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U.S. Coast Guard Collaboration

The United States Coast Guard can provide rewarding career paths for COCC's Automotive Technology graduates.

Qualified COCC graduates of specific Automotive Technology degrees and certificates (Automotive Management AAS; Automotive Technology in Electronics and Diagnostics AAS; and Master Automotive Technician CC2) are entitled to the following, upon successful completion of Coast Guard processes:

  • Qualified sign-on bonus of $30,000
  • Immediately advance to the 5th highest rank [Petty officer second class E-5], out of 9 possible ranks
  • Petty officer second class E-5 currently earns annual pay of $34,466 - $48,917. Additionally, housing benefits are provided on top of salary (based on zip code, in the range of $20,000 - $30,000 per year, depending on location)
  • Shortened recruit training
  • Fantastic health, education, and retirement benefits

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To learn more about COCC’s collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and how you can launch an exciting career, contact Jared Green, Automotive Technician Program Director: jgreen9@cocc.edu.