Auto Mechanic Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 15 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 13 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 837 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,466 to $28,995, with a median of $19,393 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $41,887 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at University of Northwestern Ohio, Sinclair Community College and Stark State College.

15
Schools with this program
837
Graduates last year
$19,393
Median program tuition
$41,887
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 15 auto mechanic schools in Ohio

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University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,625
Graduates last year
265
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,650
Type
Private nonprofit

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,675
Graduates last year
155
Type
Public

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Graduates last year
124
Type
Public

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$28,995
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
62
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,986
Type
Private for-profit

Great Oaks Career Campuses

Cincinnati, OH

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$8,466
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,020
Type
Public

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH

Award
Certificate
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$35,768
Type
Public

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,690
Graduates last year
8
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does auto mechanic training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $19,393 (range $8,466 to $28,995, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Great Oaks Career Campuses ($8,466), Mahoning County Career and Technical Center ($9,790) and Ohio Technical College ($28,995). 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 15 months to finish (11 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $41,887 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 Ohio?

Yes. 13 public schools offer it, including Sinclair Community College, Stark State College, Cuyahoga Community College District, Washington State College of Ohio and Great Oaks Career Campuses.

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.