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Best Auto Mechanic Schools In San Antonio Ranked For 2026

Compare 2 automotive school options within 50 miles of San Antonio. Compare credentials, costs, and program details alongside each institution’s location.

Taylor Rupe, Founder and Editor
Edited By Taylor RupeUpdated September 8, 2026 · Our Methodology
Texas geographic illustration for the best auto mechanic schools in San Antonio guide
Texas · Geographic Illustration
Schools Compared
2
Within 50 Miles
Annual Tuition From
$5,400
Institution-Wide · 2024–25
Texas Median Pay
$48,310
Automotive Mechanics · May 2025
Texas Employment
69,750
Occupation-Wide · BLS OEWS

If you are comparing the best auto mechanic schools in San Antonio, this search covers 2 nearby school options. The May 2025 BLS OEWS median wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics was $48,310 statewide in Texas.

San Antonio has 1 public campus and 1 private campus in this comparison. San Antonio is a compact two-school choice with one public associate route and one private certificate route. St Philip's College gives you the shortest straight-line distance at 5.4 miles, and St Philip's College reports the most awards, with 326. The available routes include certificate and associate degree options.

Distances are straight-line estimates from a representative point in San Antonio to each institution’s federally reported location. They measure geographic proximity, not driving time or the location of every teaching site. Salary figures below describe Texas, not this city.

Compare The Best Auto Mechanic Schools In San Antonio

Ranked schools receive a comparison score from automotive credential awards (50%), annual institution-wide tuition (30%), and schoolwide graduation rate (20%). These measures help compare reported scale, cost, and institutional completion. Read The Full Ranking Method.

SchoolLocationAnnual In-State TuitionAutomotive Awards
Miller-Motte College-STVT-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX86
St Philip's CollegeSan Antonio, TX$5,400326

Tuition is the institution’s annual undergraduate figure for 2024–25, excluding fees, tools, housing, and other expenses. Awards are credentials reported in 2023–24, not a count of unique graduates. Blank cells indicate an omitted measure.

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San Antonio, TX · 7.7 Miles From San Antonio

Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio

82.9Score

CertificatePrivate for-profit

Campus or Hybrid Automotive Study

San Antonio is an option for students choosing between campus and hybrid delivery who want a diploma covering both mechanical repairs and vehicle electrical systems.

STVT San Antonio offers its automotive diploma through campus and hybrid delivery. The curriculum spans five major course blocks, with 792 lab hours covering engine repair, chassis systems, air conditioning, transmissions, and engine performance.

Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio is 7.7 straight-line miles from San Antonio and offers certificate options across 86 awards. The 69% graduation rate is schoolwide.

Automotive Awards
86
Certificates & degrees · 2023–24
Schoolwide Graduation
69%
Institution-wide · 150% time

Program Details

Researched September 8, 2026
Program Size

The diploma requires 71.5 quarter credits and 1,200 instructional hours, with a published length of 13 months.

STVT San Antonio 2026–27 Catalog, Effective September 1, 2026
Delivery Options

The automotive program is listed for campus and hybrid delivery; hybrid courses combine on-campus and online instruction.

STVT San Antonio 2026–27 Catalog, Effective September 1, 2026
Five Technical Blocks

Required coursework groups engine repair with basic electrical systems, followed by brakes and chassis systems, heating and A/C, transmissions, and engine performance.

STVT San Antonio 2026–27 Catalog, Effective September 1, 2026
San Antonio Charges

The September 1, 2026 catalog lists total program charges of $26,852.50, including $22,880 tuition, $3,932.50 program fees, and $40 registration.

STVT San Antonio 2026–27 Catalog, Effective September 1, 2026
Online Readiness Assessment

Applicants entering distance education complete the SmarterMeasure assessment's Technical Competency, Technical Knowledge, and Learning Styles sections before acceptance; the results guide student support.

STVT San Antonio 2026–27 Catalog, Effective September 1, 2026
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San Antonio, TX · 5.4 Miles From San Antonio

St Philip's College

59.8Score

Certificate · Associate DegreePublic

Choose An Engine Or EV Concentration

St. Philip’s is useful for students who want a common automotive foundation before selecting conventional powertrain work or a prescribed EV and hybrid sequence.

St. Philip’s College lets automotive AAS students choose an Internal Combustion Engine Specialist or EV/Hybrid Specialist concentration. Both share a 46-credit core. The final concentration term either develops conventional powertrain skills with a practicum option or follows three ordered blocks of EV and hybrid instruction.

St Philip's College is 5.4 straight-line miles from San Antonio and offers certificate and associate degree options across 326 awards. Annual institution tuition is $5,400 in state and $9,810 out of state. The 28% graduation rate is schoolwide.

Annual In-State Tuition
$5,400
Institution-wide · 2024–25
Automotive Awards
326
Certificates & degrees · 2023–24
Schoolwide Graduation
28%
Institution-wide · 150% time

Program Details

Researched September 8, 2026
Two AAS Concentrations

The 60-credit AAS combines 46 credits of shared requirements with a 14-credit Internal Combustion Engine Specialist or EV/Hybrid Specialist concentration.

St. Philip’s College Automotive Technology AAS, 2026–27 Catalog
Ordered EV Blocks

The EV/Hybrid concentration progresses through Introduction to EV/Hybrid Light Vehicle Maintenance, Hybrid and/or Battery Electric Vehicle Systems Diagnostics, and Advanced EV/Hybrid Light Vehicle Diagnosis and Repair in three blocks.

St. Philip’s College Automotive Technology AAS, 2026–27 Catalog
Practicum Choice

The Internal Combustion Engine concentration includes advanced engine performance and automatic transmissions. Students choose either AUMT 1366 Practicum or AUMT 2328 Automotive Service.

St. Philip’s College Automotive Technology AAS, 2026–27 Catalog
ASE Program Recognition

The college identifies Automotive Technology as Master Certified by the ASE Education Foundation and includes preparation for ASE certification examinations.

St. Philip’s College Automotive Technology AAS, 2026–27 Catalog
Vehicles And Simulators

Lecture and practical instruction use advanced service equipment, late-model automobiles, and simulators.

St. Philip’s College Automotive Technology AAS, 2026–27 Catalog
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Best Auto Mechanic Schools In San Antonio

The nearby choices become clearer once you identify whether a certificate or associate degree is your target. St Philip's College sits 5.4 straight-line miles from San Antonio. St Philip's College reports the most awards, with 326. The schools include certificate and associate degree routes; straight-line distance is a map measure, not a driving estimate.

The nearby schools cover different price and credential decisions, so one number cannot settle the choice. St Philip's College lists $5,400 in state and $9,810 out of state. In-state and out-of-state figures are separate tuition categories. A lower annual figure can still require a different travel and tool budget, so keep those items visible.

St Philip's College offers certificate and associate degree options at 5.4 straight-line miles; Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio offers certificate options at 7.7 straight-line miles. 1 nearby school offers an associate degree.

Auto Mechanic Pay In Texas

The May 2025 BLS survey reports a $48,310 median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Texas, across 69,750 jobs. The median is the midpoint for the occupation, not an offer to new graduates.

10th Percentile
$29,360
Median
$48,310
90th Percentile
$81,720

Experience, employer, and the work you do affect where you fall in that spread. Explore Auto Mechanic Salaries.

School Credentials And ASE Certification

A college certificate is an academic credential; professional ASE certification requires passing the relevant ASE test and satisfying its work experience rule. For the A1–A9 automobile tests, that rule is two years of qualifying repair experience. You can take most tests before completing the experience requirement, but passing alone does not make you certified.

Completing an ASE-accredited automotive program can count for one year of that experience. An eligible ASE-accredited manufacturer co-op program can count for the full two years when it includes the required hands-on work. These substitutions cannot be combined. Source: ASE Work Experience Rules.

Our certificate and associate degree comparison explains the academic routes, while the ASE certification guide covers professional credentials. The school cost guide separates tuition, fees, and tools.

San Antonio Auto Mechanic School Questions

What Is The May 2025 Wage Reference For San Antonio?
The May 2025 BLS OEWS median for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Texas is $48,310. The middle figure is a statewide occupation measure, with the 10th percentile at $29,360 and the 90th percentile at $81,720.
Which Campus Is Closest To San Antonio?
St Philip's College is 5.4 straight-line miles from San Antonio and shows 326 awards across certificate and associate degree credentials. Its schoolwide graduation rate is 28%.
Which School Has The Most Listed Awards Near San Antonio?
St Philip's College lists $5,400 in annual in-state institution tuition and $9,810 out of state. It also shows 326 awards in the San Antonio comparison.

Sources For These School Comparisons

School records and program sources checked September 8, 2026. Federal figures retain their original reporting years; program details cite the school’s published requirements and costs. Send A Correction.

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