Students in automotive engineering programs can prepare for a variety of different careers in the field. Many program graduates find positions at various levels in production, post-production, industrial processing, automotive design and research and design.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.