12 schools · South Carolina
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in South Carolina
12 schools in South Carolina offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (12 of them public), with 12 certificate and 8 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,716 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in South Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC | Public technical school | Associate degree | 31 | $58,413 | $55,279 | n/a | $5,780 |
| York Technical CollegeRock Hill, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 21 | $54,510 | $45,955 | n/a | $8,064 |
| Trident Technical CollegeCharleston, SC | Community college | Certificate | 89 | $46,801 | $52,266 | $5,834 | $4,836 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 41 | $36,631 | $50,249 | n/a | $4,636 |
| Spartanburg Community CollegeSpartanburg, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | $67,466 | n/a | $5,246 |
| Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC | Public technical school | Certificate | 83 | n/a | $58,645 | $9,500 | $5,780 |
| Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC | Community college | Certificate | 34 | n/a | $51,086 | n/a | $5,196 |
| Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,829 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,636 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,702 |
| Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,196 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,306 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,306 |
| Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,969 |
| Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,969 |
| Spartanburg Community CollegeSpartanburg, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,246 |
| Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 40 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,599 |
| Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,599 |
| Williamsburg Technical CollegeKingstree, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,780 |
| York Technical CollegeRock Hill, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,064 |
Cities with the most programs: Greenville (1), Rock Hill (1), Charleston (1), Florence (1), Spartanburg (1), West Columbia (1), Sumter (1), Conway (1), Orangeburg (1), Greenwood (1), Pendleton (1), Kingstree (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 South Carolina?
12 schools in South Carolina awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 12 certificate and 8 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in South Carolina has the highest earnings?
Greenville Technical College in Greenville, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $58,413 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in South Carolina?
By yearly tuition and fees, Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton charges $4,599 (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 South Carolina?
The typical certificate program in South Carolina reported median earnings of $41,716 one year after graduation and $51,676 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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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.