Auto Mechanic Schools in New York

New York has 21 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 18 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 843 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,220 to $36,149, with a median of $28,950 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $48,190 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone, New York Automotive and Diesel Institute and Apex Technical School.

21
Schools with this program
843
Graduates last year
$28,950
Median program tuition
$48,190
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 21 auto mechanic schools in New York

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New York Automotive and Diesel Institute

Jamaica, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$28,950
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
164
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,870
Type
Private for-profit

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$17,447
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
95
Median earnings, 1 yr
$36,433
Type
Private nonprofit

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,100
Graduates last year
64
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,361
Type
Public

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,340
Graduates last year
61
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,340
Type
Public

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Delhi, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,802
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,341
Type
Public

CUNY Bronx Community College

Bronx, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,206
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,624
Type
Public

Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,796
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,306
Type
Public

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,348
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,018
Type
Public

Rockland Community College

Suffern, NY

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,924
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,390
Type
Public

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,837
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,419
Type
Public

Western Suffolk BOCES

Northport, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$9,220
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,098
Type
Public

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,212
Graduates last year
7
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does auto mechanic training cost in New York?

The median published tuition is $28,950 (range $9,220 to $36,149, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Western Suffolk BOCES ($9,220), Apex Technical School ($17,447) and New York Automotive and Diesel Institute ($28,950). 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 11 months to finish (8 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $48,190 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 New York?

Yes. 18 public schools offer it, including Erie Community College, Suffolk County Community College, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, CUNY Bronx Community College and Hudson Valley 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.