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Auto and diesel mechanic schools in Kansas
22 schools in Kansas offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (22 of them public), with 20 certificate and 18 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $42,063 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 76 | $57,975 | $56,117 | $11,000 | $7,395 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 426 | $55,581 | $71,192 | $9,805 | $7,395 |
| Fort Hays Tech North CentralBeloit, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 18 | $42,541 | $49,994 | n/a | $7,910 |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical CollegeGoodland, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 19 | $42,453 | $54,111 | n/a | $18,000 |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical CollegeGoodland, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | $42,063 | $53,132 | $8,250 | $18,000 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 107 | $37,078 | $41,947 | n/a | $3,210 |
| Highland Community CollegeHighland, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 22 | n/a | $56,363 | n/a | $4,650 |
| Washburn Institute of TechnologyTopeka, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 75 | n/a | $44,667 | n/a | $5,684 |
| Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado, KS | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,704 |
| Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado, KS | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,704 |
| Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,780 |
| Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,780 |
| Cowley County Community CollegeArkansas City, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,800 |
| Cowley County Community CollegeArkansas City, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,800 |
| Dodge City Community CollegeDodge City, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,650 |
| Dodge City Community CollegeDodge City, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,650 |
| Flint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 46 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,400 |
| Flint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,400 |
| Fort Scott Community CollegeFort Scott, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,570 |
| Fort Scott Community CollegeFort Scott, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,570 |
| Garden City Community CollegeGarden City, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,840 |
| Garden City Community CollegeGarden City, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,840 |
| Hutchinson Community CollegeHutchinson, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,630 |
| Hutchinson Community CollegeHutchinson, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,630 |
| Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,424 |
| Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS | Community college | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,424 |
| Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS | Public university | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,579 |
| Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS | Public university | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,579 |
| Manhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,740 |
| Manhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,740 |
| Neosho County Community CollegeChanute, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,882 |
| Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS | Public university | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,599 |
| Pratt Community CollegePratt, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,448 |
| Pratt Community CollegePratt, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,448 |
| Salina Area Technical CollegeSalina, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,128 |
| Salina Area Technical CollegeSalina, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,128 |
| Seward County Community CollegeLiberal, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,320 |
| Seward County Community CollegeLiberal, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,320 |
Cities with the most programs: Manhattan (2), Wichita (1), Beloit (1), Goodland (1), Kansas City (1), Highland (1), Topeka (1), El Dorado (1), Coffeyville (1), Arkansas City (1), Dodge City (1), Emporia (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 Kansas?
22 schools in Kansas awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 20 certificate and 18 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in Kansas has the highest earnings?
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Wichita, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $57,975 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in Kansas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Johnson County Community College in Overland Park charges $2,424 (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 Kansas?
The typical certificate program in Kansas reported median earnings of $42,063 one year after graduation and $53,132 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.