AUTO · 25 mi of Elgin

Auto Mechanic Schools in Elgin, IL

6 schools within 25 miles of Elgin reported auto mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 980 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
160 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$3,324
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$51,097

8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
26 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,162
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$50,609

Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
169 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$3,576
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$48,582

425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
53 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,680
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$51,188

2611 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, IL · Private for-profit, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
391 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24
$41,050 13 mo
Median pay 1 yr out
$46,664 undergraduate certificate

1600 E Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
181 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$3,985
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$53,439

BLS puts the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Illinois at $49,170 (middle 80% from $34,190 to $91,200), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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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.