Auto Mechanic Schools in Florida

Florida has 52 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 48 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,554 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,072 to $42,150, with a median of $4,959 across the 40 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $39,890 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando, Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar and Jones Technical Institute.

52
Schools with this program
1,554
Graduates last year
$4,959
Median program tuition
$39,890
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Auto Mechanic Schools by city in Florida

All 52 auto mechanic schools in Florida

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Jones Technical Institute

Jacksonville, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,755
Graduates last year
95
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,477
Type
Private nonprofit

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,050
Graduates last year
64
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,727
Type
Public

Sheridan Technical College

Hollywood, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$6,135
Length
18 months
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$43,422
Type
Public

Fort Myers Technical College

Fort Myers, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$5,351
Length
17 months
Graduates last year
49
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,549
Type
Public

Manatee Technical College

Bradenton, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$8,000
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,370
Type
Public

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,506
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,421
Type
Public

Okaloosa Technical College

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,066
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
26
Type
Public

Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$7,972
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,078
Type
Public

Atlantic Technical College

Coconut Creek, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$6,315
Length
18 months
Graduates last year
21
Type
Public

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,838
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Lake Technical College

Eustis, FL

Award
Certificate
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,874
Type
Public

Ridge Technical College

Winter Haven, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,930
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$39,890
Type
Public

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,106
Graduates last year
14
Type
Public

Chipola College

Marianna, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,084
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Fred K Marchman Technical College

New Port Richey, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$3,966
Length
18 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,715
Type
Public

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,563
Graduates last year
8
Type
Public

George Stone Technical College

Pensacola, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$5,400
Length
24 months
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,691
Type
Public

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,830
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does auto mechanic training cost in Florida?

The median published tuition is $4,959 (range $2,072 to $42,150, 40 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Aparicio-Levy Technical College ($2,072), Gadsden Technical College ($2,628) and D A Dorsey Technical College ($2,688). 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 13 months to finish (9 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 38 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,890 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 Florida?

Yes. 48 public schools offer it, including Palm Beach State College, Sheridan Technical College, Fort Myers Technical College, Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College and Lorenzo Walker Technical 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.