AUTO · 25 mi of Rockford

Auto Mechanic Schools in Rockford, IL

3 schools within 25 miles of Rockford reported auto mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 81 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Rock Valley College

4.8 mi

3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
31 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,324
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$44,656

Blackhawk Technical College

23.2 mi

6004 South County Road G, Janesville, WI · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
6 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,361
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$43,971

Kishwaukee College

24.1 mi

21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL · Public, 2-year

Grads 2023-24
44 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
$4,800
Median pay 10 yrs, all
$43,671

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.