Best Auto Mechanic Schools In Nebraska Ranked For 2026

Central Community College lists Automotive Technology at its Hastings Campus and offers a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. All students complete core automotive courses before selecting additional classes with an advisor.

The one-semester Automotive Engine Performance Certificate focuses on diagnostics and drivability. Coursework covers engine management, fuel systems, emissions, and advanced diagnostic techniques used in repair shops.

The Automotive Technology Certificate concentrates on transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, steering, suspension, and tire balancing. It does not require general education classes, and the college lists NC3, Toyota, and Hunter University certification opportunities.

The Brakes, Steering and Suspension Certificate provides hands-on practice with tire pressure monitoring systems, tire balancing, wheel alignments, brake machining, and suspension repairs. NC3, ASE, and Hunter University certifications are available with this option.

The Engine Repair Certificate teaches students to diagnose problems, disassemble engine components, inspect parts, and complete repairs on both modern and traditional engine systems.

The Automotive Technology AAS uses modern tools and diagnostic equipment with ASE-certified instructors. Central says the degree prepares students for technician and service-advisor roles and for advanced diagnostics and hybrid or electric vehicle systems.

MCC offers an Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science plus certificates in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, Automotive Technician Assistant, and Automotive Under-Vehicle Specialist. The program also includes Toyota T-TEN and Mopar CAP pathways.

The Automotive Training Center sits on MCC’s South Omaha Campus and houses Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Technology, and Toyota T-TEN. The facility includes state-of-the-industry labs, classrooms, and convertible study spaces.

MCC identifies its program as ASE Education Foundation Master Level accredited and says it offers more than 19 NC3 certifications to students and the public through continuing education.

Students in the Toyota T-TEN route receive hands-on training and participate in paid internships throughout the degree program. The pathway is aimed at factory technician work on Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

The Mopar CAP provides hands-on training with Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Fiat products, including Chrysler diagnostic technologies and service information.

MCC’s Express Lane job training program is a 40-hour, non-credit class for entry-level automotive skills. The page says tuition may qualify for special funding.

SCC lists a 65-credit, four-term AAS, a 31-credit, two-term diploma, and a 12-credit, one-term Automotive Technology and Light Repair certificate. All three options are offered at Lincoln or Milford.

The AAS covers engine repair, automatic transmission and transaxle, manual drivetrain and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.

SCC says students spend 75 percent of their time in the lab working on live vehicle repair projects, including their own cars. The college describes the setting as an environment that reflects current industry standards.

The college estimates AAS tuition at $8,225, supplies and fees at $325, books at $900, and tools at $8,000, for a published total of $17,480. These figures are presented as program estimates.

The 12-credit certificate focuses on routine maintenance and common repairs for entry-level quick-service, maintenance, light-repair, and service-writer roles. SCC lists one term and estimated tuition of $1,524 for this option.

Northeast offers an Associate of Applied Science for comprehensive training or a diploma for faster workforce entry. The college says all Automotive Technology Diploma coursework applies as full credit toward the AAS degree.

Students train in modern labs with diagnostic tools and automotive technologies while working on varied vehicle makes and models. The published areas include engine repair, brakes, advanced electronics, hybrid technology, ignition, fuel, and front-wheel drive systems.

Northeast identifies the Automotive Technology program as accredited by the ASE Education Foundation. The page connects that accreditation to industry standards, current equipment, and instruction led by experienced faculty.

The program includes a summer internship and describes entry-level roles such as line technician and service writer, with experienced technicians able to advance toward service management or automotive business ownership.

Northeast says Wayne State College will accept up to 66 credit hours toward a bachelor of science degree in technology. The page presents this articulation as an option for AAS students planning further education.

MPCC lists an Associate of Applied Science degree and five certificates: Basic Engine and Electrical Repair, Transmission and Drive Line, Suspension and Alignment, Tune-up, and Automotive Technology.

The certificate menu separates engine and electrical repair, transmission and driveline work, suspension and alignment, and tune-up skills, alongside the broader Automotive Technology certificate.

The college lists dealerships, independent and specialty repair shops, automotive sales, factory representative work, and private repair-business ownership among employment opportunities for program graduates.

MPCC identifies several program-based scholarships for applied technology students, including the NPCC Foundation Dorothy Yont, Sorenson Technical, Technical Faculty, and John and Mary Hunter scholarships. Published awards vary from $500 to $2,000 per year.

WNCC lists an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology and two certificates: Drivetrain and Under Hood Repair, and Powertrain and Chassis Repair. The certificates let students narrow the technical focus.

The AAS teaches students to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair current vehicles through theoretical and hands-on training. Published areas include engine rebuilding, electrical troubleshooting, suspension systems, fuel systems, and complex computer-based diagnostics.

The Powertrain and Chassis Repair certificate specializes in automatic and manual transmissions, transaxles, and chassis systems. The Drivetrain and Under Hood option prepares students around driveshafts, axles, joints, differentials, and related service work.

WNCC describes today’s vehicles as increasingly sophisticated, with complex computers and technologies used to diagnose and repair them. The curriculum therefore pairs mechanical work with electrical troubleshooting and current diagnostic practice.

The college lists automotive technician, parts manager, service station technician, assistant foreman, and vehicle fleet technician among possible roles after Automotive Technology study.