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Auto Mechanic Schools in California

81 schools in California reported auto mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 6,421 awards in all. Sorted by number of graduates.

Universal Technical Institute of California Inc

9494 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 539
WELD 170
DSL 115
IMT 24

Grads 2023-24: 539 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $54,950 19 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $47,922 associate degree

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

4175 E. Conant Street, Long Beach, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 423
WELD 195
DSL 82
BODY 73

Grads 2023-24: 423 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $43,150 13 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $47,922 associate degree

Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc

4100 Duckhorn Drive, Sacramento, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 394
DSL 133
WELD 55

Grads 2023-24: 394 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $42,750 13 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $46,617 associate degree

Cypress College

9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 258
BODY 31

Grads 2023-24: 258 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,150
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,380

College of the Sequoias

915 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 225
ELEC 137
IMT 76
WELD 34
CNST 25

Grads 2023-24: 225 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,394
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,147

Pasadena City College

1570 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 214
CNC 9
WELD 5

Grads 2023-24: 214 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,180
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,494

UEI College-Bakersfield

3737 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

AUTO 199
ELEC 244
HVAC 111

Grads 2023-24: 199 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $21,500 9 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $33,244 undergraduate certificate

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 197
ELEC 189
IMT 173
DSL 70
WELD 56
PLMB 40
CARP 37
CNST 26
BODY 23
CNC 14

Grads 2023-24: 197 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 1 yr out: $38,935 undergraduate certificate

Santa Rosa Junior College

1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 185
WELD 50
CNC 44
DSL 33
ELEC 1

Grads 2023-24: 185 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,318
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $52,482

Cerritos College

11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 184
WELD 214
CNC 33
BODY 29

Grads 2023-24: 184 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,364
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,657

Saddleback College

28000 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 180

Grads 2023-24: 180 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,156
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $51,222

San Diego Miramar College

10440 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 156
DSL 39
A&P 27

Grads 2023-24: 156 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,154
Median pay 1 yr out: $54,039 undergraduate certificate

De Anza College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 149
CNC 32

Grads 2023-24: 149 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,577
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $62,175

UEI College-Chula Vista

1261 Third Avenue, Suite A, Chula Vista, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

AUTO 132
ELEC 224
HVAC 120

Grads 2023-24: 132 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $21,500 9 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $37,204 undergraduate certificate

UEI College-West Covina

339 N. Azusa Avenue, West Covina, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

AUTO 130
ELEC 297
HVAC 48

Grads 2023-24: 130 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $21,500 9 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $37,204 undergraduate certificate

UEI College-Oceanside

2027 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

AUTO 122
ELEC 146
HVAC 88

Grads 2023-24: 122 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $21,500 9 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $37,204 undergraduate certificate

UEI College-Garden Grove

10870 Katella Avenue, Garden Grove, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

AUTO 119
ELEC 202
HVAC 115

Grads 2023-24: 119 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $21,500 9 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $37,204 undergraduate certificate

Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 117
CNC 30
WELD 30
ELEC 16

Grads 2023-24: 117 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,334
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,180

Oxnard College

4000 S Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 113
BODY 11

Grads 2023-24: 113 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,416
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,485

Santa Ana College

1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 111
WELD 50
DSL 30
CNC 28

Grads 2023-24: 111 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,188
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,917

College of the Desert

43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 109
WELD 8

Grads 2023-24: 109 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,326
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,228

Long Beach City College

4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 107
WELD 83
CNST 21

Grads 2023-24: 107 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,560
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,903

Rio Hondo College

3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 101
CARP 20
DSL 13

Grads 2023-24: 101 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,388
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,362

Merced College

3600 M St, Merced, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 99
WELD 160
ELEC 30
IMT 4

Grads 2023-24: 99 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,202
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,058

San Joaquin Delta College

5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 95
DSL 102
ELEC 69
WELD 31
BODY 2
CNC 2

Grads 2023-24: 95 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,180
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,256

UEI College-Gardena

661 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Gardena, CA · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 94
WELD 96
HVAC 86
ELEC 83

Grads 2023-24: 94 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $21,500 9 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $36,394 undergraduate certificate

Cosumnes River College

8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 90
WELD 29
CNST 10

Grads 2023-24: 90 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,288
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,541

Ventura College

4667 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 87
WELD 19
DSL 5

Grads 2023-24: 87 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,416
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,592

Golden West College

15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 84

Grads 2023-24: 84 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,202
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,592

UEI College-Sacramento

4424 Florin Road, Suite D & E, Sacramento, CA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

AUTO 77
ELEC 225
HVAC 75

Grads 2023-24: 77 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $21,500 9 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $36,394 undergraduate certificate

Riverside City College

4800 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 73
WELD 68
BODY 26

Grads 2023-24: 73 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,428
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,956

Los Angeles Pierce College

6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 71
WELD 7
CNC 5

Grads 2023-24: 71 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,028

City College of San Francisco

50 Frida Kahlo Drive, San Francisco, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 65
CNST 13
BODY 4
PLMB 4
CNC 2

Grads 2023-24: 65 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,696
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,794

Citrus College

1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 64
DSL 31

Grads 2023-24: 64 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,254
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,835

Chaffey College

5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 59
ELEC 55
A&P 36

Grads 2023-24: 59 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,184
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,674

El Camino Community College District

16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 57
CNC 34
WELD 14
CNST 9
BODY 7

Grads 2023-24: 57 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,156
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,561

MiraCosta College

One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 54

Grads 2023-24: 54 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,158
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,887

Bakersfield College

1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 52
WELD 12
IMT 6
CNST 1

Grads 2023-24: 52 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,450
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,011

Allan Hancock College

800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 49
WELD 70
BODY 26
CNC 5

Grads 2023-24: 49 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,158
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,603

Victor Valley College

18422 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 48
A&P 160
WELD 57
CNST 9

Grads 2023-24: 48 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,449
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,827

Solano Community College

4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 47
A&P 10
WELD 10

Grads 2023-24: 47 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,172
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,449

Reedley College

995 N Reed Ave, Reedley, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 39
A&P 68
WELD 44
CNC 14

Grads 2023-24: 39 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,334
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,903

Mt San Jacinto Community College District

1499 N. State St., San Jacinto, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 30

Grads 2023-24: 30 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,451
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,175

Barstow Community College

2700 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 28
WELD 47
IMT 44
DSL 19

Grads 2023-24: 28 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,104
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,138

Evergreen Valley College

3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 27

Grads 2023-24: 27 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,366
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $55,874

Southwestern College

900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 25

Grads 2023-24: 25 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,356
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,535

Butte College

3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 24
WELD 177
HEO 53
CNST 8
DSL 6

Grads 2023-24: 24 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,374
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,807

Imperial Valley College

380 E. Aten Road, Imperial, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 23
CNST 34
IMT 28
WELD 25
ELEC 21
DSL 9

Grads 2023-24: 23 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,148
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,691

East Los Angeles College

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 23
A&P 4

Grads 2023-24: 23 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,238
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,339

Palo Verde College

One College Drive, Blythe, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 22
WELD 23
CNST 2

Grads 2023-24: 22 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,288
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,518

Shasta College

11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 22
WELD 32
HEO 11
DSL 7
CNC 3

Grads 2023-24: 22 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,199
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,608

American River College

4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 22
CARP 491
PLMB 68
ELEC 36
WELD 29
DSL 20
IMT 11
BODY 2
CNST 1

Grads 2023-24: 22 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,288
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,544

Fullerton College

321 E Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 21
CNST 24
WELD 4

Grads 2023-24: 21 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,150
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,216

Modesto Junior College

435 College Ave, Modesto, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 21
WELD 64
BODY 35
ELEC 5
CNC 5

Grads 2023-24: 21 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,276
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,551

Los Medanos College

2700 East Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 21
IMT 21
WELD 20
BODY 1

Grads 2023-24: 21 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,128
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,834

College of Alameda

555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky, Alameda, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 20
A&P 69
DSL 10
BODY 3

Grads 2023-24: 20 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,258
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,627

Palomar College

1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 20
WELD 42
ELEC 30
CARP 12
DSL 8
BODY 5
CNC 3

Grads 2023-24: 20 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,356
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,110

Contra Costa College

2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 20
BODY 8

Grads 2023-24: 20 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,128
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,857

College of Marin

835 College Ave, Kentfield, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 19
CNC 1

Grads 2023-24: 19 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,558
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,787

Yuba College

2088 N Beale Rd, Marysville, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 18
WELD 23

Grads 2023-24: 18 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,128
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,464

Hartnell College

411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 18
WELD 10
IMT 1

Grads 2023-24: 18 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,404
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,016

Cuyamaca College

900 Rancho San Diego Pky, El Cajon, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 17

Grads 2023-24: 17 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,340
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,171

College of the Canyons

26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 17
WELD 8
CNST 2

Grads 2023-24: 17 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,170
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $52,411

San Bernardino Valley College

701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 16
DSL 15
ELEC 15
BODY 10
A&P 9
WELD 4
CNC 3
IMT 2

Grads 2023-24: 16 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,185
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $43,912

Compton College

1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 15
BODY 23
CNC 7
WELD 3

Grads 2023-24: 15 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,142
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,664

College of the Redwoods

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd, Eureka, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 15
WELD 40
CARP 12
ELEC 12
CNC 6

Grads 2023-24: 15 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,198
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,798

Las Positas College

3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 15
WELD 7
DSL 4

Grads 2023-24: 15 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,348
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $57,379

CET-San Jose

701 Vine St, San Jose, CA · Private nonprofit, under 2-year

AUTO 14
ELEC 73
HVAC 9

Grads 2023-24: 14 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $14,221 6 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $41,719 undergraduate certificate

Santa Barbara City College

721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 14
CNST 5

Grads 2023-24: 14 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,242
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,616

Monterey Peninsula College

980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 13

Grads 2023-24: 13 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,188
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,579

CET-Colton

1099 N. Pepper Ave, Colton, CA · Private nonprofit, under 2-year

AUTO 12
ELEC 58
WELD 42
HVAC 20
CNST 7

Grads 2023-24: 12 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $14,221 7 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $41,719 undergraduate certificate

Antelope Valley Community College District

3041 West Ave K, Lancaster, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 11
A&P 511
BODY 55
WELD 27
ELEC 26

Grads 2023-24: 11 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,124
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,944

Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

4640 N. Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA · Public, under 2-year

AUTO 10
ELEC 108
HVAC 16
CNST 4

Grads 2023-24: 10 auto mechanic
Largest program 2025-26: $1,365
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,990

Copper Mountain Community College

6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 10
CNST 2

Grads 2023-24: 10 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,390
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $40,986

Skyline College

3300 College Dr, San Bruno, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 10

Grads 2023-24: 10 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,332
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $62,578

Columbia College

11600 Columbia College Dr, Sonora, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 10
WELD 14

Grads 2023-24: 10 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,276
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,958

Fresno City College

1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, CA · Public, 4-year

AUTO 9
WELD 69
CNST 47
IMT 26
BODY 13
DSL 1

Grads 2023-24: 9 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,334
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,674

Cuesta College

Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 8
WELD 79
A&P 24
ELEC 22
CNST 7
BODY 6

Grads 2023-24: 8 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,350
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,127

Lassen Community College

478-200 Hwy 139, Susanville, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 8
CNC 8
WELD 3

Grads 2023-24: 8 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,144
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,005

Mendocino College

1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 3

Grads 2023-24: 3 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,414
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,256

Sierra College

5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 2
WELD 11
CNC 3
CNST 1

Grads 2023-24: 2 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,448
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,499

Auto Mechanic Schools by city

Licensing in California

Requirements are set by California (and sometimes your city), not by the school. Look up the current rules for automotive technicians on CareerOneStop's License Finder for California. General path: Auto Mechanic Schools overview.

BLS puts the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in California at $64,980 (middle 80% from $38,180 to $95,280), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Questions, answered from the data

How many auto mechanic schools are there in California?

81 schools in California reported auto mechanic graduates to the Department of Education for 2023-24, 6,421 awards in all (4,410 undergraduate certificates, 2,006 associate degrees, 5 bachelor's degrees).

How long is auto mechanic school?

Among the 19 auto mechanic programs in California that reported a length to IPEDS for 2023-24, the median took 12 months to finish. Community college associate degrees usually take two years full time.

How much does auto mechanic school cost in California?

At schools that price by program, the median published tuition and fees for a whole auto mechanic program was $43,150 in 2023-24 (21 programs reporting, from $14,221 to $64,800); public two-year colleges teaching it charge a median $1,288 a year in-state (2025-26). Grants and aid lower what most students pay.

How much does a automotive technician make in California?

The BLS median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in California was $64,980 in May 2025; the lowest-paid 10% earned under $38,180 and the top 10% over $95,280.

What do auto mechanic graduates earn right after school?

Across 14 schools in California with College Scorecard data, the median of their graduates' median earnings one year after a certificate was $38,070. Scorecard reports this for the broader program family and only for federally aided graduates.

All trade schools in California

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.