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Auto and diesel mechanic schools in Puerto Rico
11 schools in Puerto Rico offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (1 of them public), with 10 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $19,157 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in Puerto Rico
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mech-Tech CollegeCaguas, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 690 | $20,287 | $22,673 | $4,000 | $11,394 |
| Automeca Technical College-AguadillaAguadilla, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 205 | $19,157 | $23,066 | $3,333 | $9,395 |
| Automeca Technical College-BayamonBayamon, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 299 | $19,157 | $23,066 | $3,333 | $9,395 |
| Automeca Technical College-CaguasCaguas, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 85 | $19,157 | $23,066 | $3,333 | $9,395 |
| Automeca Technical College-PoncePonce, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 178 | $19,157 | $23,066 | $3,333 | $9,395 |
| Liceo de Arte y TecnologiaSan Juan, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 34 | $16,476 | $27,688 | n/a | $8,451 |
| Mech-Tech CollegeCaguas, PR | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 23 | n/a | $21,686 | n/a | $11,394 |
| D'Mart InstituteBarranquitas, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | $15,962 | n/a | $12,950 |
| Caribbean Aviation Training Institute IncCarolina, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 106 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $15,480 |
| Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Education-PRAMIFajardo, PR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 71 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,100 |
| Industrial Technical CollegeHumacao, PR | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,400 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina CampusCarolina, PR | Private college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,560 |
Cities with the most programs: Caguas (2), Carolina (2), Aguadilla (1), Bayamon (1), Ponce (1), San Juan (1), Barranquitas (1), Fajardo (1), Humacao (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 Puerto Rico?
11 schools in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico has the highest earnings?
Mech-Tech College in Caguas, where certificate graduates earned a median of $20,287 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in Puerto Rico?
By yearly tuition and fees, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Education-PRAMI in Fajardo charges $4,100 (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 Puerto Rico?
The typical certificate program in Puerto Rico reported median earnings of $19,157 one year after graduation and $23,066 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Puerto Rico: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · HVAC · Electrician · Cosmetology and barbering · Culinary arts · Medical assistant · LPN and CNA · Dental assisting and hygiene · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding · Massage therapy
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.