12 schools · New Jersey
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in New Jersey
12 schools in New Jersey offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (6 of them public), with 10 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,342 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-TeterboroHasbrouck Heights, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 175 | $55,087 | $71,246 | $22,000 | $16,757 |
| Universal Technical Institute-BloomfieldBloomfield, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 457 | $47,064 | $58,012 | $13,625 | $56,000 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-MahwahMahwah, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 119 | $41,342 | $50,593 | $12,691 | $30,532 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-South PlainfieldSouth Plainfield, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 89 | $41,342 | $50,593 | $12,691 | $35,980 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-UnionUnion, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 215 | $41,342 | $50,593 | $12,691 | $30,532 |
| Pennco Tech-BlackwoodBlackwood, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 172 | $37,526 | $47,145 | $12,000 | $18,750 |
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical SchoolToms River, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 25 | $29,541 | $45,627 | n/a | $11,110 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester CampusSewell, NJ | Community college | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | $54,875 | n/a | $5,910 |
| Brookdale Community CollegeLincroft, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,863 |
| Camden County CollegeBlackwood, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,560 |
| Raritan Valley Community CollegeBranchburg, NJ | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,955 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New JerseyCranford, NJ | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,390 |
Cities with the most programs: Blackwood (2), Hasbrouck Heights (1), Bloomfield (1), Mahwah (1), South Plainfield (1), Union (1), Toms River (1), Sewell (1), Lincroft (1), Branchburg (1), Cranford (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 New Jersey?
12 schools in New Jersey awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in New Jersey has the highest earnings?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Teterboro in Hasbrouck Heights, where certificate graduates earned a median of $55,087 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in New Jersey?
By yearly tuition and fees, Camden County College in Blackwood charges $4,560 (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 New Jersey?
The typical certificate program in New Jersey reported median earnings of $41,342 one year after graduation and $50,593 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.