Auto Mechanic Schools in Arizona

Arizona has 15 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 12 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,927 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $21,500 to $42,500, with a median of $24,708 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $37,204 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, GateWay Community College and Mesa Community College.

15
Schools with this program
1,927
Graduates last year
$24,708
Median program tuition
$37,204
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 auto mechanic schools in Arizona

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GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
413
Type
Public

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
230
Type
Public

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
225
Type
Public

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,358
Graduates last year
73
Type
Public

UEI College-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
72
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,204
Type
Private for-profit

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,104
Graduates last year
55
Type
Public

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,442
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,241
Type
Public

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,150
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,352
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,280
Graduates last year
7
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does auto mechanic training cost in Arizona?

The median published tuition is $24,708 (range $21,500 to $42,500, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at UEI College-Mesa ($21,500), Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute ($24,708) and Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc ($42,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does auto mechanic school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (9 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,204 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public auto mechanic programs in Arizona?

Yes. 12 public schools offer it, including GateWay Community College, Mesa Community College, Glendale Community College, Rio Salado College and Yavapai College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.