21 schools · Ohio
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in Ohio
21 schools in Ohio offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (19 of them public), with 21 certificate and 9 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,020 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 53 | $55,856 | $78,318 | n/a | $5,788 |
| University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH | Private 2-year college | Associate degree | 653 | $50,083 | $58,429 | $21,750 | $14,625 |
| University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 61 | $47,650 | $55,384 | $18,500 | $14,625 |
| Ohio Technical CollegeCleveland, OH | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 68 | $42,754 | $51,948 | $12,000 | $32,171 |
| Great Oaks Career CampusesCincinnati, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 19 | $41,020 | $48,038 | $5,500 | $7,800 |
| Ohio Technical CollegeCleveland, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 152 | $39,986 | $50,837 | $12,000 | $32,171 |
| Polaris Career CenterMiddleburg Heights, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 14 | $35,768 | n/a | n/a | $10,977 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 22 | n/a | $62,512 | n/a | $3,249 |
| Stark State CollegeNorth Canton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 124 | n/a | $50,226 | n/a | $4,910 |
| Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical EducationCanton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $15,915 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountyNewark, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $852 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,517 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,517 |
| Clark State CollegeSpringfield, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,633 |
| Clark State CollegeSpringfield, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,633 |
| Collins Career Technical CenterChesapeake, OH | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,650 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 82 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,249 |
| EHOVE Career CenterMilan, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $19,058 |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Lorain County Joint Vocational School DistrictOberlin, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,632 |
| Mahoning County Career and Technical CenterCanfield, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,900 |
| Owens Community CollegePerrysburg, OH | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,109 |
| Portage Lakes Career CenterUniontown, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $18,495 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 154 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,675 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 60 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,675 |
| Southern State Community CollegeHillsboro, OH | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,062 |
| Southern State Community CollegeHillsboro, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,062 |
| Washington State College of OhioMarietta, OH | Community college | Certificate | 55 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,128 |
| Washington State College of OhioMarietta, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,128 |
Cities with the most programs: Cleveland (2), Cincinnati (2), Columbus (1), Lima (1), Middleburg Heights (1), North Canton (1), Canton (1), Newark (1), Springfield (1), Chesapeake (1), Milan (1), Nelsonville (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 Ohio?
21 schools in Ohio awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 21 certificate and 9 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in Ohio has the highest earnings?
Columbus State Community College in Columbus, where certificate graduates earned a median of $55,856 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in Ohio?
By yearly tuition and fees, Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County in Newark charges $852 (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 Ohio?
The typical certificate program in Ohio reported median earnings of $41,020 one year after graduation and $50,837 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.