Auto Mechanic Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 15 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 9 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 942 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,550 to $41,450, with a median of $36,082 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $41,342 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield, Lincoln Technical Institute-Union and Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah.

15
Schools with this program
942
Graduates last year
$36,082
Median program tuition
$41,342
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 auto mechanic schools in New Jersey

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Lincoln Technical Institute-Union

Union, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$36,082
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
215
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,342
Type
Private for-profit

Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah

Mahwah, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$36,082
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
119
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,342
Type
Private for-profit

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Blackwood, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$28,850
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
89
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,526
Type
Private for-profit

Mobile Technical Training

South Hackensack, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,300
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,351
Type
Private for-profit

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,560
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does auto mechanic training cost in New Jersey?

The median published tuition is $36,082 (range $7,550 to $41,450, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School ($7,550), Mobile Technical Training ($15,300) and Pennco Tech-Blackwood ($28,850). 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 (5 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,342 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 New Jersey?

Yes. 9 public schools offer it, including Ocean County Vocational-Technical School, Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus, UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey, Brookdale Community College and Camden County 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.