Colorado has 18 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 15 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,916 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $10,000 to $36,101, with a median of $26,100 across the 8 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $45,885 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Front Range Community College, Aims Community College and Pikes Peak State College.
How much does auto mechanic training cost in Colorado?
The median published tuition is $26,100 (range $10,000 to $36,101, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Emily Griffith Technical College ($10,000), Intellitec College-Grand Junction ($26,100) and Intellitec College-Colorado Springs ($26,100). 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 15 months to finish (10 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?
Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $45,885 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 Colorado?
Yes. 15 public schools offer it, including Front Range Community College, Aims Community College, Pikes Peak State College, Colorado Mesa University and Pueblo 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.