AUTO · 25 mi of Joplin

Auto Mechanic Schools in Joplin, MO

3 schools within 25 miles of Joplin reported auto mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 14 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

1.0 mi

810 S. Wall Avenue, Joplin, MO · Public, under 2-year

AUTO 3
HVAC 7
WELD 4

Grads 2023-24: 3 auto mechanic
Program tuition 2023-24: $10,611 9 mo
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,722

Crowder College

19.4 mi

601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO · Public, 2-year

AUTO 2
CDL 154
DSL 35
WELD 28
HVAC 7
SUN 6

Grads 2023-24: 2 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $6,450
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,215

Pittsburg State University

24.5 mi

1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS · Public, 4-year

AUTO 9

Grads 2023-24: 9 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $8,599
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,785

BLS puts the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Missouri at $49,160 (middle 80% from $34,950 to $76,870), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Licensing rules for automotive technicians are set by Missouri: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.

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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.