Best Auto Mechanic Schools Ranked For 2026

WyoTech says students complete a six-month Automotive Technology core and a required three-month specialty program for a total of nine months and a diploma.

Training requires eight-hour days, five days each week for nine months. WyoTech says students spend half their time working in the shop.

Students use digital multimeters, lab scopes, scan tools, service information, automatic transmissions, precision measurement, transaxles, alignments, and ADAS calibration in the published core description.

WyoTech lists Applied Service Management, High Performance Powertrains, Motorsports Chassis Fabrication, Street Rod and Custom Fabrication, and Trim and Upholstery as specialty options.

Graduates earn the Associate of Occupational Studies in about 51 weeks. The automotive plan applicable to Dallas lists 723 classroom hours and 664 laboratory hours, totaling 1,387.

AT13-206 Battery Electric Vehicle Technology requires 74.5 hours: 35.5 in lecture and 39 in the lab. It is part of the core automotive plan.

The Irving campus supplies access to most tools and equipment needed during training. Its equipment policy notes that some programs require students to purchase a digital multimeter.

As of September 8, 2026, Dallas/Fort Worth lists Automotive Technology starts on October 5 and November 16, 2026.

The campus describes relationships with local employers that offer early employment to selected students, providing a chance to gain workplace experience while completing school.

The core Automotive & EV Technology program takes 51 weeks and awards an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree.

Students combine online instructor-led training with hands-on application in automotive labs.

Course topics include Battery Electric Vehicle Technology, Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising, and professional automotive service writing alongside mechanical and electrical systems.

Rancho Cucamonga offers the separate 15-week Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) program.

For enrollment on or after August 1, 2026, Avondale lists Automotive and EV Technology as a 61-credit, 1,387-clock-hour, 51-week Associate of Occupational Studies program.

The Automotive and EV Technology row lists $45,750 in tuition plus $50 registration, $195 lab, $135 equipment, and $595 laptop fees, for a $46,725 total.

Tuition includes course books, one work shirt, two T-shirts, and safety glasses. The equipment fee may be waived for a qualifying multimeter, and the laptop fee may be waived for a computer meeting system requirements.

Avondale lists Automotive and EV plus Ford FACT at 81 credits and 66 weeks, GM at 77 credits and 63 weeks, and BMW FastTrack at 77 credits and 63 weeks. Each option awards an AOS.

The older Automotive Technology II program and its Ford, GM, and BMW emphasis variants are listed as no longer enrolling new students.

The blended core program includes 723 classroom hours and 664 laboratory hours. Required subjects include Battery Electric Vehicle Technology, Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising, Computer Performance Tuning, manual/automatic transmissions and engine building.

Austin awards an Associate of Occupational Studies through a 51-week automotive program. Its blended approach uses online instruction to support classroom and laboratory training.

The catalog describes approximately 108,000 square feet at Austin, with six classrooms and 17 labs across the campus’s programs.

The required AT13-204 course combines advanced technology, hybrid vehicles, and service advising. Its 91-hour schedule includes 52 hours of lecture and 39 hours of laboratory work.

Automotive students approaching graduation qualify for a specified Snap-on tool-set voucher when they have no outstanding obligations to UTI. It can be issued only once and loses its value 90 days after graduation; UTI recommends redeeming it before graduating.

The Automotive & EV Technology program requires 60.5 semester credits and 1,372 clock hours over 51 weeks, leading to an Associate of Occupational Studies degree.

UTI’s blended model combines instructor-led online training with practical application in the Mooresville labs.

The core curriculum includes Battery Electric Vehicle Technology and Advanced Technology/Hybrid and Service Advising, alongside electrical applications and transmission study.

Mooresville offers a separate 15-week NASCAR Technician and Pit Crew Training elective in addition to the core automotive and EV program.

The automotive core takes 51 weeks and awards a certificate. Delivery combines online instruction with hands-on laboratory application.

Named classes include Battery Electric Vehicle Technology and Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising alongside braking, transmissions, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Power & Performance courses progress through engine building, bolt-on performance, and computer performance tuning.

The optional 15-week Ford Accelerated Credential Training follows the core program and uses Ford diagnostic equipment and Service Technician Specialty Training.

The automotive course lasts 51 weeks and leads to an occupational associate degree. Prior automotive experience is not required.

The Orlando course list includes Battery Electric Vehicle Technology and Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising, alongside Computer Performance Tuning.

Ford Accelerated Credential Training and BMW FastTrack are offered at Orlando as advanced programs following core automotive study.

Graduates prepare for ASE exams, and their training can replace one of the two years of work experience required for certification.

The campus supplies access to most tools and equipment used during training; some programs may require students to purchase a digital multimeter.

The Union Automotive Service Technology certificate requires 1,320 instructional hours over approximately 57 weeks. Lincoln offers day, afternoon, and evening attendance.

The 65,000-square-foot campus contains drive-in classrooms, two automotive shops, 14 repair bays, and additional training rooms.

Students use scan tools and exhaust-gas analysis equipment while studying ignition, fuel injection, emissions controls, air induction, and turbocharging.

The curriculum includes computerized four-wheel alignment, electronic steering, computerized suspension, tire applications, and front- and rear-wheel-drive service.

The Automotive & EV Technology program takes 51 weeks and leads to an Associate of Occupational Studies degree.

The course list includes Engine Build, Bolt-On Performance, Computer Performance Tuning, advanced electrical applications, hybrid technology, and Battery Electric Vehicle Technology.

Graduates are prepared to test for ASE certification and can substitute their training for one of the two years of required work experience.

The optional 15-week Ford FACT program follows core automotive study and uses the Ford Service Technician Specialty Training provided to dealership technicians.

The 51-week Automotive & EV Technology program awards an Associate of Occupational Studies degree.

Core courses include engine building, bolt-on performance, computer performance tuning, advanced electrical applications, hybrid technology, and battery-electric vehicles.

The program prepares graduates for ASE testing, and training can replace one of the two years of work experience required for ASE certification.

BMW FastTrack adds 12 weeks of brand-specific study beyond the core automotive program. Completing it earns seven factory credentials.

The program lists 51 weeks and 61 semester credit hours for locations including Lisle, Illinois.

Online classroom instruction is combined with hands-on laboratory training on campus.

The catalog lists 723 classroom hours and 664 laboratory hours, totaling 1,387 instructional hours.

Battery Electric Vehicle Technology includes 74.5 instructional hours, divided into 35.5 classroom and 39 lab hours.

The Houston automotive route takes about 51 weeks and leads to an Associate of Occupational Studies. Coursework blends online instruction with practical training at the campus.

Houston offers 15 weeks of Ford FACT training or a 12-week BMW FastTrack program after qualifying core automotive coursework. BMW identifies FastTrack as student-paid training.

FastTrack applicants need a high school diploma or GED, the specified core automotive courses, a GPA of at least 3.0, an 80% professionalism grade, and a valid driver’s license.

Ford FACT includes Ford IDS and FDRS diagnostics plus hybrid and electric-vehicle operation. BMW FastTrack teaches workshop systems including TIS, AIR, and ISTA, alongside BMW chassis, electrical, and drivetrain service.

Completing Houston’s automotive training can replace one year of the two-year experience requirement for ASE certification. The school also prepares graduates for the required exams.

Automotive Service Tech I, II, III, and IV each include 240 hours, totaling 960. The program fact sheet lists Muskogee among its locations.

Classes meet Monday through Friday from August to May with all-day or half-day enrollment. Estimated completion is one year full time or two years part time.

All applicants complete an admissions application and an interview. High school applicants also need parent or guardian consent, school approval, and satisfactory progress toward graduation.

The program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation. ASE student certification opportunities are offered, with availability varying by campus.

The 51-week diploma combines instructor-led online coursework with hands-on laboratory training in Exton.

The course list includes Battery Electric Vehicle Technology and Advanced Hybrid Vehicles and Systems.

Engine-build, bolt-on performance, and tuning courses accompany technical repair and service-advising instruction.

Exton offers Ford FACT as a 15-week advanced program and BMW FastTrack as a 12-week advanced program.

The diploma requires 60 semester credits and 1,560 instructional hours: approximately 52 weeks by day or afternoon, or 78 weeks in the evening.

Hands-on instruction takes place on campus, with some coursework online. The program also uses animations and simulations.

Drivability Diagnostics follows Fuel and Emissions Systems and Electrical Systems, applying scan tools and engine-control testing to repair decisions.

Separate Shop Procedures and Shop Management courses address engine and transaxle work, repair orders, customer relations, business records, and employment preparation.

The Denver Automotive Service Technology diploma totals 55 semester credit hours and 1,320 instructional hours. Lincoln estimates approximately 57 weeks to complete the day, afternoon, or evening schedule.

The diploma objective covers testing, diagnosis, replacement, repair, and adjustment of mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, and accessory systems. Named subjects include engines, electrical systems, drivetrains, HVAC, and suspension.

Lincoln's Denver campus page identifies 60 bays and 18 lifts, plus engine and chassis dynamometers. The campus address is 11194 East 45th Avenue in Denver.

The Denver campus offers Mopar Career Automotive Program training. Lincoln also identifies Tesla START technician training at Denver, a separate 16-week opportunity for students accepted into that partnership.

The Bakersfield program uses a hybrid format, lasts approximately 10 months, includes nine course modules, and provides on-campus automotive lab training twice weekly.

Modules cover engine design, diagnosis, disassembly and cleaning, plus electrical theory, batteries, charging systems, lighting, instrumentation, and service procedures in laboratory study.

Students study fuel delivery, electronic fuel systems, fuel-injection diagnosis, intake and exhaust systems, emissions control, and alternative-fuel vehicle technology in dedicated modules.

A high-school diploma or equivalent is required for enrollment in the Bakersfield Automotive Technician program.

The Lower Division Certificate in Automotive Service Technology requires 49 semester credits and 1,320 instructional hours, with approximately 58 weeks to complete.

Day, afternoon, and evening schedules are offered. Hands-on work takes place on campus, while some coursework is delivered online.

The curriculum covers mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, and accessory systems. Students practice diagnosis, repair, adjustment, and interpretation of manufacturer service information.

Electrical and engine courses include writing repair orders with vehicle information and corrective actions. Professional-development activities are integrated into the technical courses.

ATI lists 1,200 clock hours in a traditional classroom program completed in as few as 14 months at its Las Vegas campus.

Classes meet approximately five hours a day Monday through Thursday, with morning, afternoon, and evening schedule options.

The program partners with Mopar Career Automotive Program and includes exposure to Ford vehicle systems and diagnostic approaches.

Engine Performance II includes preparation for Nevada’s 1G emissions-inspector credential. ATI also states that students earn Section 609 refrigerant certification during the program.

Graduates receive a tool kit upon completing the Automotive Technology diploma.

Automotive Service Technology consists of 55 semester credits and 1,320 instructional hours. Each listed schedule takes approximately 57 weeks, including breaks.

The campus describes 16 functioning bays, rotator lifts, drive-in classrooms, and more than 20 training cars, including hybrid vehicles.

Advanced Automotive Electronics and Diagnostics includes sensors, actuators, vehicle computers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and scan-tool fault diagnosis.

Service Shop Management covers customer relations, write-ups, staffing, records, insurance, and safety. Service Shop Operations applies earlier skills to entry-level workshop tasks.

The diploma lists 55 semester credits and 1,320 instructional hours over approximately 57 weeks. The AAS lists 70 credits and 1,545 hours over approximately 83 weeks, including holidays and scheduled breaks.

Day, afternoon, and evening programs combine hands-on campus instruction with some coursework online. Lincoln publishes the same approximate completion time for all three schedules within each credential.

The five-credit AUX124 course covers service write-ups, customer relations, personnel management, business records, insurance, and safety. Its 120 hours divide evenly between lecture and lab or shop work.

AUX223 requires several earlier technical courses before students practice shop procedures, complete repair orders, and retrieve vehicle service information. The five-credit course includes 60 lecture and 60 shop hours.

The AAS includes three-credit English Composition I and three-credit Speech Communication for Management courses, extending the technical curriculum into written and spoken workplace communication.

The Chula Vista program uses a hybrid format and has an approximate length of 10 months across nine modules.

Steering, Suspension and Passenger Comfort examines tires, wheels, manual and power-assisted steering, accurate wheel alignment, and heating and air-conditioning service.

The brake module covers hydraulic, drum, disc, and antilock assemblies, including inspection, servicing, and preventive maintenance.

Electrical Theory and Diagnosis includes batteries, charging systems, lighting, and instrumentation, with diagnostic equipment and safe service procedures.

Enrollment requires a high school diploma or equivalent. UEI Chula Vista is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

The Miramar core program leads to an occupational associate degree and is designed for completion in 51 weeks.

Students assemble high-performance engines, use dynamometers for testing and tuning, and recalibrate powertrain control modules with aftermarket software.

Battery Electric Vehicle Technology teaches safe diagnosis and service of high-voltage vehicles, including their electronic systems and specialized components.

Eligible graduates of core automotive training can apply for manufacturer-specific advanced training through Miramar’s BMW partnership.

The automotive program prepares students for ASE examinations and can count toward one year of the two-year work-experience requirement for certification.

The automotive program is now based at Lincoln Tech’s Levittown campus, 311 Veterans Highway, continuing the former Philadelphia program.

Automotive Service Technology requires 1,200 hours and offers day, afternoon, and evening classes.

Automotive Service Management requires 1,425 hours and is offered during day and afternoon sessions.

The associate program combines hands-on diagnosis with preparing estimates, managing workflow, and studying shop operations.