8 schools · West Virginia
Auto and diesel mechanic schools in West Virginia
8 schools in West Virginia offer auto and diesel mechanic programs (8 of them public), with 7 certificate and 4 associate programs between them.
All auto and diesel mechanic programs in West Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierpont Community and Technical CollegeFairmont, WV | Community college | Associate degree | 31 | $55,957 | n/a | n/a | $5,762 |
| Ben Franklin Career CenterDunbar, WV | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,096 |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical CollegeSouth Charleston, WV | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,800 |
| Cabell County Career Technology CenterHuntington, WV | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,900 |
| Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegeMoorefield, WV | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,722 |
| Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegeMoorefield, WV | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,722 |
| Fred W Eberle Technical CenterBuckhannon, WV | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,250 |
| James Rumsey Technical InstituteMartinsburg, WV | Public technical school | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,655 |
| New River Community and Technical CollegeBeaver, WV | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,360 |
| New River Community and Technical CollegeBeaver, WV | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,360 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical CollegeFairmont, WV | Community college | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,762 |
Cities with the most programs: Fairmont (1), Dunbar (1), South Charleston (1), Huntington (1), Moorefield (1), Buckhannon (1), Martinsburg (1), Beaver (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 West Virginia?
8 schools in West Virginia awarded auto and diesel mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 4 associate programs.
Which auto and diesel mechanic program in West Virginia has the highest earnings?
Pierpont Community and Technical College in Fairmont, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $55,957 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest auto and diesel mechanic school in West Virginia?
By yearly tuition and fees, Fred W Eberle Technical Center in Buckhannon charges $4,250 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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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.