4 schools · Connecticut
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in Connecticut
4 schools in Connecticut offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (1 of them public), with 4 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $42,464 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter & Chester InstituteBridgeport, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 97 | $44,695 | $45,988 | $16,198 | $13,748 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-East WindsorEast Windsor, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 225 | $40,232 | $50,285 | $12,414 | $37,766 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of HamdenHamden, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 15 | n/a | $43,905 | $9,855 | $14,337 |
| Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT | Community college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,338 |
| Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT | Community college | Associate degree | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,338 |
Cities with the most programs: Bridgeport (1), East Windsor (1), Hamden (1), New Britain (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 Connecticut?
4 schools in Connecticut awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in Connecticut has the highest earnings?
Porter & Chester Institute in Bridgeport, where certificate graduates earned a median of $44,695 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in Connecticut?
By yearly tuition and fees, Connecticut State Community College in New Britain charges $5,338 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do auto and diesel mechanic graduates make in Connecticut?
The typical certificate program in Connecticut reported median earnings of $42,464 one year after graduation and $45,988 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Auto and diesel mechanic schools nationwide
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.