17 schools · Alabama
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in Alabama
17 schools in Alabama offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (17 of them public), with 17 certificate and 7 associate programs between them.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in Alabama
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise State Community CollegeEnterprise, AL | Community college | Associate degree | 39 | $65,481 | n/a | $11,000 | $5,520 |
| Lawson State Community CollegeBirmingham, AL | Community college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | $45,656 | n/a | $5,215 |
| Gadsden State Community CollegeGadsden, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 61 | n/a | $45,351 | n/a | $4,608 |
| Bevill State Community CollegeJasper, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,126 |
| Bevill State Community CollegeJasper, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,126 |
| Bishop State Community CollegeMobile, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,760 |
| Central Alabama Community CollegeAlexander City, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,520 |
| Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,760 |
| Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,760 |
| Enterprise State Community CollegeEnterprise, AL | Community college | Certificate | 263 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,520 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleHanceville, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 118 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,640 |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community CollegeMontgomery, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,610 |
| J F Ingram State Technical CollegeDeatsville, AL | Public technical school | Certificate | 216 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,084 |
| John C Calhoun State Community CollegeTanner, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 57 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,540 |
| John C Calhoun State Community CollegeTanner, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,540 |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community CollegeAndalusia, AL | Community college | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,610 |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community CollegeAndalusia, AL | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,610 |
| Northwest Shoals Community CollegeMuscle Shoals, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,551 |
| Reid State Technical CollegeEvergreen, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,760 |
| Shelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 48 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,520 |
| Shelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,520 |
| Snead State Community CollegeBoaz, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 42 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,610 |
| Snead State Community CollegeBoaz, AL | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,610 |
| Southern Union State Community CollegeWadley, AL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,460 |
Cities with the most programs: Enterprise (1), Birmingham (1), Gadsden (1), Jasper (1), Mobile (1), Alexander City (1), Bay Minette (1), Hanceville (1), Montgomery (1), Deatsville (1), Tanner (1), Andalusia (1).
What counts: vehicle maintenance and repair: auto, diesel, collision, small engine and motorcycle.
Frequently asked questions
How many auto and diesel mechanic schools are in Alabama?
17 schools in Alabama awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 17 certificate and 7 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in Alabama has the highest earnings?
Enterprise State Community College in Enterprise, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $65,481 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in Alabama?
By yearly tuition and fees, Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden charges $4,608 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.