Auto Mechanic Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 25 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 22 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 527 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,008 to $36,020, with a median of $5,492 across the 35 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $37,777 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville.

25
Schools with this program
527
Graduates last year
$5,492
Median program tuition
$37,777
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Auto Mechanic Schools by city in Tennessee

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Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

Nashville, TN

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Program tuition
$36,020
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
154
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,352
Type
Private for-profit

TCAT Athens

Athens, TN

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$5,492
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,711
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does auto mechanic training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $5,492 (range $4,008 to $36,020, 35 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson ($4,008), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton ($4,916) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson ($5,344). 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 16 months to finish (14 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 35 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,777 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 Tennessee?

Yes. 22 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson.

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.