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Auto and diesel mechanic schools in North Dakota
5 schools in North Dakota offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (4 of them public), with 5 certificate and 5 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $49,503 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton, ND | Community college | Associate degree | 75 | $60,380 | $74,744 | $11,000 | $6,212 |
| Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND | Community college | Certificate | 18 | $49,503 | $62,014 | n/a | $6,037 |
| Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,037 |
| Lake Region State CollegeDevils Lake, ND | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,804 |
| Lake Region State CollegeDevils Lake, ND | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,804 |
| North Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton, ND | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,212 |
| United Tribes Technical CollegeBismarck, ND | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,632 |
| United Tribes Technical CollegeBismarck, ND | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,632 |
| Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND | Community college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,436 |
| Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,436 |
Cities with the most programs: Bismarck (2), Wahpeton (1), Devils Lake (1), Williston (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 North Dakota?
5 schools in North Dakota awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 5 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in North Dakota has the highest earnings?
North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $60,380 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in North Dakota?
By yearly tuition and fees, United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck charges $4,632 (2025-26). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do auto and diesel mechanic graduates make in North Dakota?
The typical certificate program in North Dakota reported median earnings of $49,503 one year after graduation and $62,014 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.