27 schools · Washington
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in Washington
27 schools in Washington offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (25 of them public), with 23 certificate and 24 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,102 a year after finishing, compared with $42,072 nationally.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark CollegeVancouver, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 27 | $61,100 | $58,804 | n/a | $5,366 |
| Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 62 | $45,066 | $48,310 | $11,166 | $5,625 |
| Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA | Community college | Certificate | 267 | $43,412 | $46,293 | $12,150 | $5,625 |
| Perry Technical InstituteYakima, WA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 43 | $41,102 | $52,112 | $7,892 | $53,635 |
| UEI College-TacomaTacoma, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 70 | $36,394 | $38,338 | $9,500 | $19,500 |
| Skagit Valley CollegeMount Vernon, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 23 | n/a | $63,091 | n/a | $5,700 |
| Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 24 | n/a | $59,294 | n/a | $5,442 |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 138 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,874 |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,874 |
| Bellingham Technical CollegeBellingham, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 61 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,223 |
| Bellingham Technical CollegeBellingham, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,223 |
| Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake, WA | Community college | Certificate | 114 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,221 |
| Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,221 |
| Centralia CollegeCentralia, WA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,452 |
| Centralia CollegeCentralia, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,452 |
| Clark CollegeVancouver, WA | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,366 |
| Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 88 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,887 |
| Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 48 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,887 |
| Columbia Basin CollegePasco, WA | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,744 |
| Columbia Basin CollegePasco, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,744 |
| Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA | Community college | Certificate | 125 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
| Everett Community CollegeEverett, WA | Community college | Certificate | 99 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Everett Community CollegeEverett, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Grays Harbor CollegeAberdeen, WA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,756 |
| Grays Harbor CollegeAberdeen, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,756 |
| Green River CollegeAuburn, WA | Community college | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,172 |
| Green River CollegeAuburn, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,172 |
| Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 81 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,701 |
| Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,701 |
| Lower Columbia CollegeLongview, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,795 |
| Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,202 |
| Peninsula CollegePort Angeles, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,005 |
| Peninsula CollegePort Angeles, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,005 |
| Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,015 |
| Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,015 |
| Seattle Central CollegeSeattle, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Shoreline CollegeShoreline, WA | Community college | Certificate | 202 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,232 |
| Shoreline CollegeShoreline, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,232 |
| Skagit Valley CollegeMount Vernon, WA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,700 |
| South Puget Sound Community CollegeOlympia, WA | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,415 |
| South Puget Sound Community CollegeOlympia, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,415 |
| South Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 295 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| South Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 45 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla, WA | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,442 |
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WA | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,475 |
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,475 |
| Yakima Valley CollegeYakima, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,528 |
Cities with the most programs: Yakima (2), Tacoma (2), Seattle (2), Vancouver (1), Spokane (1), Mount Vernon (1), Walla Walla (1), Bellingham (1), Moses Lake (1), Centralia (1), Lakewood (1), Pasco (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 Washington?
27 schools in Washington awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 23 certificate and 24 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in Washington has the highest earnings?
Clark College in Vancouver, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $61,100 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in Washington?
By yearly tuition and fees, Olympic College in Bremerton charges $4,202 (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 Washington?
The typical certificate program in Washington reported median earnings of $41,102 one year after graduation and $46,293 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.