Auto Mechanic Schools in North Carolina

North Carolina has 41 schools with auto mechanic programs in this directory: 40 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 2,225 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $43,911 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at NASCAR Technical Institute, Central Piedmont Community College and Fayetteville Technical Community College.

41
Schools with this program
2,225
Graduates last year
$43,911
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 41 auto mechanic schools in North Carolina

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NASCAR Technical Institute

Mooresville, NC

Award
Associate degree
Program tuition
$49,750
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
506
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,922
Type
Private for-profit

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,454
Graduates last year
249
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,646
Type
Public

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,284
Graduates last year
155
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,219
Type
Public

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,276
Graduates last year
85
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,678
Type
Public

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,334
Graduates last year
71
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,923
Type
Public

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,572
Graduates last year
57
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,422
Type
Public

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,022
Graduates last year
52
Type
Public

Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,979
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$38,504
Type
Public

Randolph Community College

Asheboro, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,416
Graduates last year
47
Type
Public

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,598
Graduates last year
47
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,489
Type
Public

Alamance Community College

Graham, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,592
Graduates last year
45
Type
Public

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,690
Graduates last year
43
Type
Public

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,800
Graduates last year
34
Type
Public

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,229
Graduates last year
33
Type
Public

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,680
Graduates last year
30
Type
Public

Martin Community College

Williamston, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,523
Graduates last year
29
Type
Public

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,040
Graduates last year
23
Type
Public

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,772
Graduates last year
21
Type
Public

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,618
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,728
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Haywood Community College

Clyde, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,647
Graduates last year
13
Type
Public

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,900
Graduates last year
11
Type
Public

Halifax Community College

Weldon, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,638
Graduates last year
10
Type
Public

Tri-County Community College

Murphy, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,705
Graduates last year
8
Type
Public

Wilson Community College

Wilson, NC

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,572
Graduates last year
7
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do auto mechanic graduates earn?

Across 18 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $43,911 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 North Carolina?

Yes. 40 public schools offer it, including Central Piedmont Community College, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Wake Technical Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College and Guilford Technical 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.