1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH · Private nonprofit, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 265 auto mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $14,625
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $50,083 associate degree
Auto Mechanic Schools in Ohio
14 schools in Ohio reported auto mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 837 awards in all. Sorted by number of graduates.
444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 155 auto mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $3,675
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,580
6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 124 auto mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,910
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $37,802
700 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 102 auto mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $3,249
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $40,817
1374 E 51st St, Cleveland, OH · Private for-profit, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 62 auto mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $28,995 15 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $39,986 undergraduate certificate
710 Colegate Dr, Marietta, OH · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 49 auto mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,128
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $38,317
303 Scarlet Oaks Dr., Cincinnati, OH · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 19 auto mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $8,466 11 mo
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $41,020 undergraduate certificate
3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 17 auto mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,517
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $43,841
7285 Old Oak Blvd, Middleburg Heights, OH · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 14 auto mechanic
- Largest program 2025-26
- $10,977
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $35,768 undergraduate certificate
7300 N Palmyra Rd., Canfield, OH · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 8 auto mechanic
- Program tuition 2023-24
- $9,790 14 mo
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $42,090
3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 8 auto mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,690
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $42,530
15181 St Rte 58 S, Oberlin, OH · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 7 auto mechanic
- Largest program 2025-26
- $7,632
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $39,028
11627 State Rte 243, Chesapeake, OH · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 4 auto mechanic
- Largest program 2025-26
- $11,650
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $52,514
4401 Shriver Rd, Uniontown, OH · Public, under 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 3 auto mechanic
- Largest program 2025-26
- $18,495
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $45,737
Auto Mechanic Schools by city
- Cleveland3 within 25 mi
- Cincinnati3 within 25 mi
- North Canton2 within 25 mi
- Middleburg Heights4 within 25 mi
- Oberlin2 within 25 mi
Licensing in Ohio
Requirements are set by Ohio (and sometimes your city), not by the school. Look up the current rules for automotive technicians on CareerOneStop's License Finder for Ohio. General path: Auto Mechanic Schools overview.
BLS puts the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Ohio at $48,710 (middle 80% from $34,110 to $79,690), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Questions, answered from the data
How many auto mechanic schools are there in Ohio?
14 schools in Ohio reported auto mechanic graduates to the Department of Education for 2023-24, 837 awards in all (485 undergraduate certificates, 352 associate degrees).
How long is auto mechanic school?
Among the 3 auto mechanic programs in Ohio that reported a length to IPEDS for 2023-24, the median took 14 months to finish. Community college associate degrees usually take two years full time.
How much does auto mechanic school cost in Ohio?
At schools that price by program, the median published tuition and fees for a whole auto mechanic program was $9,790 in 2023-24 (3 programs reporting, from $8,466 to $28,995); public two-year colleges teaching it charge a median $4,910 a year in-state (2025-26). Grants and aid lower what most students pay.
How much does a automotive technician make in Ohio?
The BLS median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Ohio was $48,710 in May 2025; the lowest-paid 10% earned under $34,110 and the top 10% over $79,690.
What do auto mechanic graduates earn right after school?
Across 4 schools in Ohio with College Scorecard data, the median of their graduates' median earnings one year after a certificate was $40,503. Scorecard reports this for the broader program family and only for federally aided graduates.
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.