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Automotive service technician: where to study

Every U.S. school that awarded one of the 7 programs NCES links to this career in 2023-24, certificate to doctorate. A complete list, not a ranking.

Schools801
NCES IPEDS
IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A)National Center for Education Statistics
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21 Oct 2026
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States and territories54
Certificates · degrees to master's34,862 · 11,605Awarded 2023-24, first majors
Doctorates awarded0Research, professional and other
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    Programs that lead to this career

    The NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk links SOC 49-3023 to these programs. Awards in 2023-24, all levels, first majors. 1 more linked program had no awards at an operating school that year.

    NCES
    CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 CrosswalkNational Center for Education Statistics
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    21 Oct 2026
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    ProgramCIP codeAwards
    Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician15.08031,104
    Motorsports Engineering Technology/Technician15.080732
    Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General47.0600630
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician47.060441,723
    Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician47.06132,096
    Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician47.0614412
    High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic47.0617470

    By award level: (awards, not schools).

    Largest programs by awards

    Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.

    SchoolLocationTypeAwards
    Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN2-year · Public836
    Dallas CollegeDallas, TX4-year · Public768
    Universal Technical Institute of Arizona IncAvondale, AZ2-year · Private for-profit647
    Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort WorthIrving, TX2-year · Private for-profit630
    Universal Technical Institute of California IncRancho Cucamonga, CA2-year · Private for-profit539
    University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH4-year · Private nonprofit531
    Universal Technical Institute-MooresvilleMooresville, NC2-year · Private for-profit506
    WyoTechLaramie, WY2-year · Private for-profit477
    Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.Houston, TX2-year · Private for-profit468
    Mech-Tech CollegeCaguas, PR2-year · Private for-profit457

    Schools in each state

    How many schools in each state awarded one of these programs in 2023-24. Each state page lists all of its schools with cost and completion.

    Registered Apprenticeship

    A Registered Apprenticeship Program is a model of apprenticeship validated by the Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency

    USDOL
    What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program?U.S. Department of Labor (Apprenticeship.gov)
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    21 Oct 2026
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    . The U.S. Department of Labor lists 18 apprenticeship occupations as approved for Registered Apprenticeship under this career's SOC code. Terms are hours of on-the-job learning as DOL lists them.
    USDOL
    Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term)U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov)
    Checked
    21 Oct 2026

    Linked from apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-occupations. Term lengths are hours of on-the-job learning; time-based programs list one figure, hybrid programs a range.

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    Apprenticeship occupation (DOL title)RAPIDS codeO*NET occupationTerm (hours)
    Air Conditioning Mechanic (Auto Serv)0686Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 2000
    Hybrid 2000–2500
    Competency-Based 2000
    Auto Cooling System Diagnostic Tech0836Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 4000
    Competency-Based 4000
    Hybrid 4000–5000
    Auto-Radiator Mechanic0784Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 4000
    Competency-Based 4000
    Hybrid 4000–5000
    Auto, Truck, Trailer Repair Mechanic (Existing Title: Automobile Mechanic)0023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 7328
    Autombile Mechanic (Alternate Title: Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic)0023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 8000
    Automotive Mechanic (Existing Title: Automobile Mechanic)0023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 8000
    Competency-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    Automotive Service Technician (NOF)4014Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Competency-Based 3000
    Hybrid 3000–6000
    Time-Based 3000
    Automotive Technician Specialist1034Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Competency-Based 2000
    Automotive Technician Specialist (Alternate Title: Light-Weight Vehicle Mech)1034Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Competency-Based 2000–4000
    Brake Repairer (Auto Serv)0892Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 4000
    Competency-Based 4000
    Hybrid 4000–5000
    CARBURETOR MECHANIC0896Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 8000
    Competency-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    FRONT-END MECHANIC0209Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 8000
    Competency-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    FUEL INJECTION SERVICER0922Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Competency-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    Time-Based 8000
    REPAIRER, HEAVY0997Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Competency-Based 4000
    Hybrid 4000–5000
    Time-Based 4000
    SPRING REPAIRER, HAND0533Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Competency-Based 8000
    Hybrid 8000–10000
    Time-Based 8000
    TRANSMISSION MECHANIC0592Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Time-Based 4000
    Competency-Based 4000
    Hybrid 4000–5000
    TUNE-UP MECHANIC0600Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Competency-Based 4000
    Hybrid 4000–5000
    Time-Based 4000
    Undercar Specialist (Alternate Title: Automotive Tech Specialist )1034Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00)Hybrid 4000–5000
    Time-Based 4000

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    About this list

    Programs: the career's SOC code(s) in the NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk. Schools and awards: NCES IPEDS C2024_A (2023-24, first majors), limited to schools that the College Scorecard file of 15 Oct 2026 lists as operating and approved for federal aid (U.S. territories included). It shows which schools award a program, not accreditation, quality or admission chances: check program accreditation with the accreditor and the school with DAPIP. Some careers need a state license; see the career page.
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