Auto Mechanic Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 36 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 34 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 2,671 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $39,539 to $41,050, with a median of $39,539 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $40,387 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc, College of Lake County and Joliet Junior College.

36
Schools with this program
2,671
Graduates last year
$39,539
Median program tuition
$40,387
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Auto Mechanic Schools by city in Illinois

All 36 auto mechanic schools in Illinois

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College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,901
Graduates last year
335
Type
Public

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,530
Graduates last year
186
Type
Public

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,985
Graduates last year
181
Type
Public

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,576
Graduates last year
169
Type
Public

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,324
Graduates last year
160
Type
Public

Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,620
Graduates last year
138
Type
Public

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,828
Graduates last year
132
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,226
Type
Public

Triton College

River Grove, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,340
Graduates last year
102
Type
Public

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,680
Graduates last year
53
Type
Public

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,800
Graduates last year
44
Type
Public

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,464
Graduates last year
36
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,255
Type
Public

Richland Community College

Decatur, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,770
Graduates last year
33
Type
Public

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,324
Graduates last year
31
Type
Public

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,630
Graduates last year
29
Type
Public

Kankakee Community College

Kankakee, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,220
Graduates last year
29
Type
Public

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,176
Graduates last year
28
Type
Public

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,500
Graduates last year
28
Type
Public

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,800
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$58,950
Type
Public

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,162
Graduates last year
26
Type
Public

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Graduates last year
25
Type
Public

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,220
Graduates last year
23
Type
Public

Morton College

Cicero, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,662
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Carl Sandburg College

Galesburg, IL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,500
Graduates last year
7
Type
Public

Highland Community College

Freeport, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,176
Graduates last year
6
Type
Public

Shawnee Community College

Ullin, IL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,800
Graduates last year
2
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does auto mechanic training cost in Illinois?

The median published tuition is $39,539 (range $39,539 to $41,050, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park ($39,539) and Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc ($41,050). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does auto mechanic school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 19 months to finish (13 to 19 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,387 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public auto mechanic programs in Illinois?

Yes. 34 public schools offer it, including College of Lake County, Joliet Junior College, Oakton College, Waubonsee Community College and Elgin Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.