Auto Mechanic Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 29 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 20 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 992 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,320 to $43,800, with a median of $30,388 across the 16 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $43,974 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 Pennsylvania Inc, Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and Automotive Training Center-Exton.

29
Schools with this program
992
Graduates last year
$30,388
Median program tuition
$43,974
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 29 auto mechanic schools in Pennsylvania

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Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$31,430
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
213
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,232
Type
Private for-profit

Automotive Training Center-Exton

Exton, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$43,800
Length
20 months
Graduates last year
81
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,974
Type
Private for-profit

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Graduates last year
59
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,262
Type
Private nonprofit

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,690
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,478
Type
Public

Pennco Tech-Bristol

Bristol, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$29,345
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,950
Type
Private for-profit

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,193
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,063
Type
Public

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

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Associate degree
Program tuition
$24,577
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,811
Type
Private for-profit

Johnson College

Scranton, PA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$22,100
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,249
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does auto mechanic training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $30,388 (range $7,320 to $43,800, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Schuylkill Technology Center ($7,320), Somerset County Technology Center ($8,500) and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education ($13,360). 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 (10 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 18 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $43,974 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 20 public schools offer it, including Pennsylvania College of Technology, Harrisburg Area Community College, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education and Delaware County Community 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.