3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX · Public, 4-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 122 auto mechanic
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $2,014
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $50,928
3 schools within 25 miles of Plano reported auto mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 1,520 awards in all. Sorted by distance.
3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX · Public, 4-year
5151 Regent Blvd., Irving, TX · Private for-profit, 2-year
1601 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX · Public, 4-year
BLS puts the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Texas at $48,310 (middle 80% from $29,360 to $81,720), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Licensing rules for automotive technicians are set by Texas: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.
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.