Auto mechanic classes in California
74 auto mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
40 schools offer these automotive programs, and California 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 California, 28 of the 74 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 13 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 74 programsHow much do auto mechanic classes cost in California?
$1,200 to $4,453 is what most auto mechanic programs in California cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 73 programs with a price. All of them: $400 to $66,750
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 69%
- Working 6 months later
- 58%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $47,600
- Length
- 20 to 52 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer auto mechanic classes. How these figures are made
Auto mechanic classes in Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Riverside and other California cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 12 more programs are in 7 other areas and 1 online.
All 74 auto mechanic programs in California approved for WIOA funding
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5050 Automotive Technology II
Universal Technical Institute of Southern California Inc.
Long Beach
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,500Price if you pay yourself$44,450Program website, 5050 Automotive Technology II at Universal Technical Institute of Southern California Inc.More details about 5050 Automotive Technology II at Universal Technical Institute of Southern California Inc.
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 29%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,131
- Length
- 51 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $680
- Students counted
- 2,559
- a year, estimated
- $32,500
- price
- $44,450
Automotive Mechanics Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,000Price if you pay yourself$1,472More details about Automotive Mechanics Technology at San Joaquin Delta College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,262
- Length
- 34 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,363
- Students counted
- 2,067
- a year, estimated
- $33,000
- price
- $1,472
General Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,794Program website, General Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement at Saddleback CollegeMore details about General Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement at Saddleback College
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 104 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,008
- Students counted
- 1,779
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,794
Automotive Master Technician
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,000Price if you pay yourself$1,840More details about Automotive Master Technician at San Joaquin Delta College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,262
- Length
- 68 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,073
- Students counted
- 1,525
- a year, estimated
- $33,000
- price
- $1,840
5500 Automotive & Diesel Technology II
Universal Technical Institute of Southern California Inc.
Long Beach
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,200Price if you pay yourself$56,600Program website, 5500 Automotive & Diesel Technology II at Universal Technical Institute of Southern California Inc.More details about 5500 Automotive & Diesel Technology II at Universal Technical Institute of Southern California Inc.
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 30%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,062
- Length
- 75 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $680
- Students counted
- 1,166
- a year, estimated
- $36,200
- price
- $56,600
Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California, Inc.
Sacramento
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$56,600Program website, Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California, Inc.More details about Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California, Inc.
- Finished
- 61%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,873
- Length
- 75 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $680
- Students counted
- 572
- a year, estimated
- $39,500
- price
- $56,600
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics/Technology/Technician
Fresno City College
Fresno
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,115Program website, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics/Technology/Technician at Fresno City CollegeMore details about Automobile/Automotive Mechanics/Technology/Technician at Fresno City College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 90 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,133
- Students counted
- 549
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $3,115
Automotive Technology Certificate
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,602School website, Automotive Technology Certificate at Santa Rosa Junior CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology Certificate at Santa Rosa Junior College
- Finished
- 4%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,820
- Students counted
- 450
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,602
Front End Automotive Mechanic
North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Mission Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$1,260Program website, Front End Automotive Mechanic at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSDMore details about Front End Automotive Mechanic at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,900
- Length
- 18 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,449
- Students counted
- 414
- a year, estimated
- $47,600
- price
- $1,260
Automotive & EV Technology + 1 Industry Emphasis (Ford FACT)
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California, Inc.
Sacramento
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,000Price if you pay yourself$54,200Program website, Automotive & EV Technology + 1 Industry Emphasis (Ford FACT) at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California, Inc.More details about Automotive & EV Technology + 1 Industry Emphasis (Ford FACT) at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California, Inc.
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,000
- Length
- 66 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $680
- Students counted
- 388
- a year, estimated
- $36,000
- price
- $54,200
Automotive Technician (Hybrid)
United Education Institute dba UEI College
Huntington Park
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$21,448Program website, Automotive Technician (Hybrid) at United Education Institute dba UEI CollegeMore details about Automotive Technician (Hybrid) at United Education Institute dba UEI College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $53
- Students counted
- 361
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $21,448
Automotive Technology II (5000)
Universal Technical Institute of California, Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,400Price if you pay yourself$44,450More details about Automotive Technology II (5000) at Universal Technical Institute of California, Inc.
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 43%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,360
- Length
- 51 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $680
- Students counted
- 332
- a year, estimated
- $37,400
- price
- $44,450
Automotive Technology (Certificate Of Achievement)
Butte College
Oroville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourself$3,500Program website, Automotive Technology (Certificate Of Achievement) at Butte CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology (Certificate Of Achievement) at Butte College
- Finished
- 52%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,710
- Length
- 85 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,500
- Students counted
- 307
- a year, estimated
- $30,800
- price
- $3,500
Automotive & Diesel Technology II (5500)
Universal Technical Institute of California, Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,900Price if you pay yourself$56,600More details about Automotive & Diesel Technology II (5500) at Universal Technical Institute of California, Inc.
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 33%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,728
- Length
- 75 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $680
- Students counted
- 254
- a year, estimated
- $42,900
- price
- $56,600
Automotive Technician Emissions Control
Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,600Price if you pay yourself$945Program website, Automotive Technician Emissions Control at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Emissions Control at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,400
- Length
- 9 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,634
- Students counted
- 251
- a year, estimated
- $61,600
- price
- $945
Automotive Technician Comprehensive
Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
San Pedro
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$5,040Program website, Automotive Technician Comprehensive at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Comprehensive at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 36%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,900
- Length
- 42 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,782
- Students counted
- 235
- a year, estimated
- $47,600
- price
- $5,040
Automotive Technology
Reedley Community College
Reedley
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,500Price if you pay yourself$1,642Program website, Automotive Technology at Reedley Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology at Reedley Community College
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,363
- Length
- 36 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,880
- Students counted
- 231
- a year, estimated
- $29,500
- price
- $1,642
Automotive Technician Trainee
Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,600Price if you pay yourself$1,890School website, Automotive Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Trainee at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,400
- Length
- 22 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,230
- Students counted
- 222
- a year, estimated
- $61,600
- price
- $1,890
Automotive Technician Trainee
North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Mission Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$2,160Program website, Automotive Technician Trainee at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Trainee at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 51%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,900
- Length
- 27 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,072
- Students counted
- 196
- a year, estimated
- $47,600
- price
- $2,160
Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement
Mendocino College
Ukiah
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,104School website, Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement at Mendocino CollegeMore details about Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement at Mendocino College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 34 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $534
- Students counted
- 188
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,104
Automotive
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,200Program website, Automotive at Southern California Regional Occupational CenterMore details about Automotive at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 72 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 182
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,200
Automotive Technician Trainee
Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$2,160Program website, Automotive Technician Trainee at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Trainee at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,900
- Length
- 18 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,312
- Students counted
- 176
- a year, estimated
- $47,600
- price
- $2,160
Automotive Technician Trainee
Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
San Pedro
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$61,600Price if you pay yourself$2,160Program website, Automotive Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Trainee at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 41%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,400
- Length
- 36 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,662
- Students counted
- 140
- a year, estimated
- $61,600
- price
- $2,160
Automotive Technology, Master Repair Technician
College of Marin
Greenbrae
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,973Program website, Automotive Technology, Master Repair Technician at College of MarinMore details about Automotive Technology, Master Repair Technician at College of Marin
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 17 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 129
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,973
Automobile Mechanic Fundamentals
Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
San Pedro
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$61,600Price if you pay yourself$972Program website, Automobile Mechanic Fundamentals at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSDMore details about Automobile Mechanic Fundamentals at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 35%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,402
- Length
- 9 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 122
- a year, estimated
- $61,600
- price
- $972
Automotive Technology
Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,800Price if you pay yourself$630Program website, Automotive Technology at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technology at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,939
- Length
- 12 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 117
- a year, estimated
- $47,800
- price
- $630
Automotive Technology II with Ford FACT (5100)
Universal Technical Institute of California, Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$54,600More details about Automotive Technology II with Ford FACT (5100) at Universal Technical Institute of California, Inc.
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 48%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,880
- Length
- 66 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $680
- Students counted
- 117
- a year, estimated
- $39,500
- price
- $54,600
Automotive Technician Brakes and Suspension
Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
San Pedro
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$1,890Program website, Automotive Technician Brakes and Suspension at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Brakes and Suspension at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,900
- Length
- 27 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,712
- Students counted
- 116
- a year, estimated
- $47,600
- price
- $1,890
Automotive Technician Electrical and Electronics
Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
San Pedro
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$50,100Price if you pay yourself$1,890Program website, Automotive Technician Electrical and Electronics at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Electrical and Electronics at Harbor Occupational Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- 29%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,515
- Length
- 27 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,610
- Students counted
- 109
- a year, estimated
- $50,100
- price
- $1,890
Auto Repair Boot Camp
Tri-Cities ROP
Whittier
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,850Program website, Auto Repair Boot Camp at Tri-Cities ROPMore details about Auto Repair Boot Camp at Tri-Cities ROP
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 102
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,850
Automobile Mechanic Fundamentals
Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$61,600Price if you pay yourself$972Program website, Automobile Mechanic Fundamentals at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSDMore details about Automobile Mechanic Fundamentals at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 55%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,402
- Length
- 6 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $301
- Students counted
- 100
- a year, estimated
- $61,600
- price
- $972
Automotive Technician
East Los Angeles Skills Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$630Program website, Automotive Technician at East Los Angeles Skills Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician at East Los Angeles Skills Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,900
- Length
- 13 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $705
- Students counted
- 98
- a year, estimated
- $47,600
- price
- $630
Automotive Service Technician (ASE Program)
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$61,700Price if you pay yourself$3,630Program website, Automotive Service Technician (ASE Program) at Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationMore details about Automotive Service Technician (ASE Program) at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 36%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,436
- Length
- 36 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 96
- a year, estimated
- $61,700
- price
- $3,630
Engine Performance l/ll
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,400School website, Engine Performance l/ll at Southern California Regional Occupational CenterMore details about Engine Performance l/ll at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- 85
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,400
Automotive Electrical & Fuel Injection & Tune up-620 HOURS
Rtc College
Jurupa Valley
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$90,000Price if you pay yourself$9,150Program website, Automotive Electrical & Fuel Injection & Tune up-620 HOURS at Rtc CollegeMore details about Automotive Electrical & Fuel Injection & Tune up-620 HOURS at Rtc College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $22,500
- Length
- 16 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- a year, estimated
- $90,000
- price
- $9,150
Automotive Technology, AS
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,760Program website, Automotive Technology, AS at College of the RedwoodsMore details about Automotive Technology, AS at College of the Redwoods
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,897
- Students counted
- 82
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,760
Automotive Brakes Specialist
East Los Angeles Skills Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$1,260Program website, Automotive Brakes Specialist at East Los Angeles Skills Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Brakes Specialist at East Los Angeles Skills Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 38%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,900
- Length
- 20 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,055
- Students counted
- 71
- a year, estimated
- $47,600
- price
- $1,260
Automotive Technology: Brakes, Steering and Suspension Specialist Certificate
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$400School website, Automotive Technology: Brakes, Steering and Suspension Specialist Certificate at Santa Rosa Junior CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology: Brakes, Steering and Suspension Specialist Certificate at Santa Rosa Junior College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 65
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $400
Automotive Technician Trainee
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$2,160Program website, Automotive Technician Trainee at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Trainee at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 27%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,900
- Length
- 18 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,295
- Students counted
- 47
- a year, estimated
- $47,600
- price
- $2,160
Automotive Services
Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
Baldwin Park
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedMore details about Automotive Services at Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 39 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 47
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- Not reported
Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology
Rio Hondo College
Whittier
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$726School website, Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology at Rio Hondo CollegeMore details about Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology at Rio Hondo College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 43 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $877
- Students counted
- 41
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $726
Automotive Technician Comprehensive
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,600Price if you pay yourself$5,040Program website, Automotive Technician Comprehensive at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSDMore details about Automotive Technician Comprehensive at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 15%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,400
- Length
- 52 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,355
- Students counted
- 33
- a year, estimated
- $61,600
- price
- $5,040
Automotive & Diesel Technology II with Ford FACT (5600)
Universal Technical Institute of California, Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,600Price if you pay yourself$66,750More details about Automotive & Diesel Technology II with Ford FACT (5600) at Universal Technical Institute of California, Inc.
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 40%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,400
- Length
- 90 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $680
- Students counted
- 33
- a year, estimated
- $41,600
- price
- $66,750
Advanced Automotive Technology, Certificate of Achievement
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,840Program website, Advanced Automotive Technology, Certificate of Achievement at College of the RedwoodsMore details about Advanced Automotive Technology, Certificate of Achievement at College of the Redwoods
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,322
- Students counted
- 32
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,840
Auto Maintenance & Light Repair, CA
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$920Program website, Auto Maintenance & Light Repair, CA at College of the RedwoodsMore details about Auto Maintenance & Light Repair, CA at College of the Redwoods
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $661
- Students counted
- 24
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $920
Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Colton Redlands Yucaipa ROP
Redlands
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,350Program website, Vehicle Maintenance Technician at Colton Redlands Yucaipa ROPMore details about Vehicle Maintenance Technician at Colton Redlands Yucaipa ROP
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 20 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 20
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,350
Automotive Technology
Merced County Office of Education
Merced
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,000Price if you pay yourself$5,200Program website, Automotive Technology at Merced County Office of EducationMore details about Automotive Technology at Merced County Office of Education
- Finished
- 75%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,488
- Length
- 20 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $204
- Students counted
- 20
- a year, estimated
- $30,000
- price
- $5,200
Light Duty Auto-Mechanic
Intech College
South El Monte
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$14,400Price if you pay yourself$6,000Program website, Light Duty Auto-Mechanic at Intech CollegeMore details about Light Duty Auto-Mechanic at Intech College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,609
- Length
- 20 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $975
- Students counted
- 10
- a year, estimated
- $14,400
- price
- $6,000
Engine Repair
Rio Hondo College
Whittier
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$680School website, Engine Repair at Rio Hondo CollegeMore details about Engine Repair at Rio Hondo College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 43 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $590
- Students counted
- 386
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $680
Automotive Electric Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,610More details about Automotive Electric Technology at San Joaquin Delta College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 51 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $8,638
- Students counted
- 180
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,610
Cert. of Achievement Automotive Hyrbrid Technician
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$621School website, Cert. of Achievement Automotive Hyrbrid Technician at Contra Costa CollegeMore details about Cert. of Achievement Automotive Hyrbrid Technician at Contra Costa College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $621
Cert. of Achievement Powertrains Level I Technician
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$736School website, Cert. of Achievement Powertrains Level I Technician at Contra Costa CollegeMore details about Cert. of Achievement Powertrains Level I Technician at Contra Costa College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $94
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $736
BC AUTO-Manual Drive Train & Axles
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$750School website, BC AUTO-Manual Drive Train & Axles at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about BC AUTO-Manual Drive Train & Axles at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $750
BC AUTO-Suspension & Steering
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$750School website, BC AUTO-Suspension & Steering at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about BC AUTO-Suspension & Steering at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $750
Cert. of Achievement Chassis Level I Technician
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$782School website, Cert. of Achievement Chassis Level I Technician at Contra Costa CollegeMore details about Cert. of Achievement Chassis Level I Technician at Contra Costa College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $453
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $782
BC AUTO-Automatic Transmissions
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$800School website, BC AUTO-Automatic Transmissions at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about BC AUTO-Automatic Transmissions at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $800
BC AUTO-Brakes Systems
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$800School website, BC AUTO-Brakes Systems at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about BC AUTO-Brakes Systems at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $800
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
Fresno City College
Fresno
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,150Program website, Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair at Fresno City CollegeMore details about Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair at Fresno City College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 18 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,150
BC AUTO-Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,200School website, BC AUTO-Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about BC AUTO-Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,600
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,200
BC AUTO-Electrical & Electronic Systems
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,200School website, BC AUTO-Electrical & Electronic Systems at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about BC AUTO-Electrical & Electronic Systems at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,550
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,200
BC AUTO-Engine Performance
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,200School website, BC AUTO-Engine Performance at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about BC AUTO-Engine Performance at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,200
Automotive Technician/ASE Pre-certification
Temple City Community Adult Education
Temple City
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,250School website, Automotive Technician/ASE Pre-certification at Temple City Community Adult EducationMore details about Automotive Technician/ASE Pre-certification at Temple City Community Adult Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,245
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,250
Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,274More details about Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 36 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,274
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair ASE Pre-Certification
Monrovia Community Adult School
Monrovia
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,275School website, Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair ASE Pre-Certification at Monrovia Community Adult SchoolMore details about Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair ASE Pre-Certification at Monrovia Community Adult School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,210
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,275
BC AUTO-Engine Overhaul & Repair
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,300School website, BC AUTO-Engine Overhaul & Repair at Kern Community College DistrictMore details about BC AUTO-Engine Overhaul & Repair at Kern Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,700
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,300
Auto Tech
Kern High School District-BAS
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,720Program website, Auto Tech at Kern High School District-BASMore details about Auto Tech at Kern High School District-BAS
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $780
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,720
Automotive Technology
Kern High School District-Rop
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,800School website, Automotive Technology at Kern High School District-RopMore details about Automotive Technology at Kern High School District-Rop
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 41 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,800
Cert. of Achievement Automotive Service Technician
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,001School website, Cert. of Achievement Automotive Service Technician at Contra Costa CollegeMore details about Cert. of Achievement Automotive Service Technician at Contra Costa College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $275
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,001
Automotive Technician
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,208Program website, Automotive Technician at San Bernardino Valley CollegeMore details about Automotive Technician at San Bernardino Valley College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 128 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,257
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,208
AS Degree Automotive Services: Automotive Service Technician
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,760School website, AS Degree Automotive Services: Automotive Service Technician at Contra Costa CollegeMore details about AS Degree Automotive Services: Automotive Service Technician at Contra Costa College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $275
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,760
Automotive Technology Associate of Science Degree
Mendocino College
Ukiah
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,960Program website, Automotive Technology Associate of Science Degree at Mendocino CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology Associate of Science Degree at Mendocino College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,000
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,960
Advanced Engine Performance Technician A.S.
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,453Program website, Advanced Engine Performance Technician A.S. at Cuesta CollegeMore details about Advanced Engine Performance Technician A.S. at Cuesta College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 72 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $6,230
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $4,453
Fundamentals of Auto Repair
Azusa Adult Education Center
Based in Azusa, CA
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,850School website, Fundamentals of Auto Repair at Azusa Adult Education CenterMore details about Fundamentals of Auto Repair at Azusa Adult Education Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $5,850
Automotive Fuel Injection and Electrical with General Automotive Mechanic
Centro de Estudio Tecnico Automotriz
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,225Program website, Automotive Fuel Injection and Electrical with General Automotive Mechanic at Centro de Estudio Tecnico AutomotrizMore details about Automotive Fuel Injection and Electrical with General Automotive Mechanic at Centro de Estudio Tecnico Automotriz
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 27 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $375
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $7,225
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How to pay for auto mechanic classes in California
WIOA funding can pay for auto mechanic classes in California
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 California
- programs with a price cost under $1,000
- 16 of 73
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 2nd of 34
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 21 of 21
- auto mechanic programs here, against the typical state's 11
- 74 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 California automotive program numbers come from
Which California automotive programs are on this list?
These are the automotive programs California 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 California offers.
How California 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 California
- CDL training101 programs
- CNA classes107 programs
- Medical assistant training132 programs
- Phlebotomy training59 programs
- Welding classes90 programs
- HVAC training44 programs
- Medical billing and coding training76 programs
- LPN programs27 programs
- EMT classes46 programs
- Electrician training33 programs
- Dental assistant programs68 programs
Sources for the facts about auto mechanic classes in California
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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