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Auto mechanic classes in Arkansas

19 auto mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these automotive programs, and Arkansas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain and repair cars and light trucks. Most complete a program in automotive service technology that leads to a certificate or an associate's degree, and employers may require or prefer certification.1 In Arkansas, 1 of the 19 programs takes students without a high school diploma, and 7 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much do auto mechanic classes cost in Arkansas?

$6,099 to $11,216 is what most auto mechanic programs in Arkansas cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 18 programs with a price. All of them: $2,057 to $18,580

In the typical program

Finished the program
44%
Working 6 months later
62%
Earned a year, estimated
about $26,700
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arkansas may also offer auto mechanic classes. How these figures are made

Are there free auto mechanic classes in Arkansas?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Auto mechanic classes in Harrison, Searcy, Jonesboro and other Arkansas cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 9 in smaller cities and towns.

All 19 auto mechanic programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding

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19 programs

  • Automotive technician (associate degree)In personAssociate's degree

    Automotive Service Technology/GT

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus

    Ozark

    Associate's degree

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$18,580
    School website, Automotive Service Technology/GT at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    More details about Automotive Service Technology/GT at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,056
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,100
    Students counted
    349
    a year, estimated
    $28,200
    price
    $18,580

  • Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Automotive Service Technology

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus

    Ozark

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,400
    Price if you pay yourself$3,849
    School website, Advanced Automotive Service Technology at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    More details about Advanced Automotive Service Technology at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,099
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    247
    a year, estimated
    $32,400
    price
    $3,849

  • Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Service Technology

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)

    Marked Tree

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr), Marked Tree · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,400
    Price if you pay yourself$8,639
    Program website, Automotive Service Technology at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
    More details about Automotive Service Technology at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,360
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    220
    a year, estimated
    $37,400
    price
    $8,639

  • Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Service Technology

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus

    Ozark

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,300
    Price if you pay yourself$11,721
    School website, Automotive Service Technology at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    More details about Automotive Service Technology at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,568
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,400
    Students counted
    210
    a year, estimated
    $26,300
    price
    $11,721

  • Automotive technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Technology (One Yr Cert)

    TEXARKANA College

    Texarkana, TX

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TEXARKANA College, Texarkana, TX · Automotive technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$34,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,331
    School website, Automotive Technology (One Yr Cert) at TEXARKANA College
    More details about Automotive Technology (One Yr Cert) at TEXARKANA College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,684
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,238
    Students counted
    144
    a year, estimated
    $34,700
    price
    $7,331

  • Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Service Technology

    NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)

    Springdale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI), Springdale · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Automotive Service Technology at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
    More details about Automotive Service Technology at NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,750
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    135
    a year, estimated
    $31,000
    price
    Not reported

  • Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics

    Ozarka College

    Melbourne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ozarka College, Melbourne · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,000
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    School website, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics at Ozarka College
    More details about Automobile/Automotive Mechanics at Ozarka College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    49%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,001
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    $24,000
    price
    $8,000

  • Automotive technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Mechanics

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus

    Searcy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, Searcy · Automotive technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,383
    More details about Automotive Mechanics at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,064
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,575
    Students counted
    64
    a year, estimated
    $24,300
    price
    $4,383

  • Automotive technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Service Technology (Technical Certificate)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

    Harrison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison · Automotive technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,960
    Program website, Automotive Service Technology (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Automotive Service Technology (Technical Certificate) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,626
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $768
    Students counted
    59
    a year, estimated
    $22,500
    price
    $8,960

  • Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Service Technology

    Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee

    McGehee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee, McGehee · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,300
    Price if you pay yourself$6,318
    Program website, Automotive Service Technology at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
    More details about Automotive Service Technology at Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,324
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $742
    Students counted
    50
    a year, estimated
    $29,300
    price
    $6,318

  • Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Service Technology

    University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)

    Monticello

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM), Monticello · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,400
    Price if you pay yourself$12,211
    Program website, Automotive Service Technology at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
    More details about Automotive Service Technology at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,604
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,126
    Students counted
    50
    a year, estimated
    $26,400
    price
    $12,211

  • Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Service Technology

    National Park College (Npc)

    Hot Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Park College (Npc), Hot Springs · Automotive technician (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,600
    Price if you pay yourself$14,700
    Program website, Automotive Service Technology at National Park College (Npc)
    More details about Automotive Service Technology at National Park College (Npc)
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,150
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    48
    a year, estimated
    $20,600
    price
    $14,700

  • Automotive technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Systems Repair

    Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)

    Mountain Home

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH), Mountain Home · Automotive technician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,300
    Price if you pay yourself$13,696
    School website, Automotive Systems Repair at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
    More details about Automotive Systems Repair at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,314
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,140
    Students counted
    42
    a year, estimated
    $21,300
    price
    $13,696

  • Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Service Technology - TC

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado

    El Dorado

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El Dorado · Automotive technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,026
    Program website, Automotive Service Technology - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    More details about Automotive Service Technology - TC at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    33%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,744
    Length
    30 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,128
    Students counted
    31
    a year, estimated
    $27,000
    price
    $6,026

  • Automotive technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Automotive Technology

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus

    Searcy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, Searcy · Automotive technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,960
    More details about Automotive Technology at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,377
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    21
    a year, estimated
    $29,500
    price
    $6,960

  • Single-system courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Gas Engine Repair and Brake Technology (Cert Prof)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

    Harrison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison · Single-system course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$13,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,419
    Program website, Gas Engine Repair and Brake Technology (Cert Prof) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Gas Engine Repair and Brake Technology (Cert Prof) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    30%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,337
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $387
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    $13,300
    price
    $2,419

  • Single-system courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Climate Control Manual Drive Trains Technology - (Cert Prof)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

    Harrison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison · Single-system course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,057
    Program website, Climate Control Manual Drive Trains Technology - (Cert Prof) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Climate Control Manual Drive Trains Technology - (Cert Prof) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $387
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,057

  • Single-system courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Auto Service Technology - Electrical-Engine Specialty TC

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Pocahontas

    No diploma needed

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas · Single-system course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,702
    School website, Auto Service Technology - Electrical-Engine Specialty TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Auto Service Technology - Electrical-Engine Specialty TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,702

  • Single-system courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auto Service Technology - Powertrain Systems TC

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Pocahontas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas · Single-system course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,702
    School website, Auto Service Technology - Powertrain Systems TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Auto Service Technology - Powertrain Systems TC at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,702

How to pay for auto mechanic classes in Arkansas

WIOA funding can pay for auto mechanic classes in Arkansas

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for auto mechanic classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for auto mechanic classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Auto mechanic classes in Arkansas

programs with a price cost under $5,000
4 of 18
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
23rd of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
1 of 21
auto mechanic programs here, against the typical state's 11
19 vs 11

State comparisons use the same figures as the auto mechanic classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Arkansas automotive program numbers come from

Which Arkansas automotive programs are on this list?

These are the automotive programs Arkansas approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).8 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arkansas offers.

How Arkansas automotive program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some automotive programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Arkansas

Sources for the facts about auto mechanic classes in Arkansas

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  8. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List