9 schools · Massachusetts
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in Massachusetts
9 schools in Massachusetts offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (6 of them public), with 8 certificate and 7 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $50,918 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Community CollegeWest Barnstable, MA | Community college | Certificate | 54 | $65,860 | n/a | $11,000 | $6,120 |
| National Aviation Academy of New EnglandConcord, MA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 119 | $61,757 | $72,867 | $16,000 | $41,500 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community CollegeWellesley Hills, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 25 | $55,806 | $63,654 | n/a | $5,976 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA | Nonprofit trade school | Associate degree | 19 | $47,324 | $53,975 | $12,000 | $19,900 |
| Motoring Technical Training InstituteSeekonk, MA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 64 | $40,079 | $38,897 | $5,500 | $20,150 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 19 | $34,684 | n/a | n/a | $19,900 |
| Cape Cod Community CollegeWest Barnstable, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,120 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community CollegeWellesley Hills, MA | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,976 |
| Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,472 |
| Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,472 |
| Middlesex Community CollegeBedford, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,168 |
| Mount Wachusett Community CollegeGardner, MA | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,350 |
| Mount Wachusett Community CollegeGardner, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,350 |
| Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,376 |
| Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,376 |
Cities with the most programs: West Barnstable (1), Concord (1), Wellesley Hills (1), Boston (1), Seekonk (1), Brockton (1), Bedford (1), Gardner (1), Worcester (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 Massachusetts?
9 schools in Massachusetts awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 7 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in Massachusetts has the highest earnings?
Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable, where certificate graduates earned a median of $65,860 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in Massachusetts?
By yearly tuition and fees, Massasoit Community College in Brockton charges $5,472 (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 Massachusetts?
The typical certificate program in Massachusetts reported median earnings of $50,918 one year after graduation and $55,882 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.