Auto mechanic schools in Arkansas
We found 18 schools offering automotive technician training in Arkansas, with campuses in Beebe, Mountain Home, Newport, and Pocahontas and more. Auto mechanics in Arkansas earn a median $44,160 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 18
- Public colleges
- 18
- Median pay in AR
- $44,160
18 automotive technician schools
School results
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +10
Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
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Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +12
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +13
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +10
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +9
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton
Morrilton, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +9
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +10
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
What auto mechanics earn in Arkansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in ArkansasHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $44,160
- $21.23 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,320–$75,600
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AR
- 7,310
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5%
- 66,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many automotive technician schools are in Arkansas?
We list 18 schools in Arkansas with automotive technician programs: 18 public colleges. Campuses are in Beebe, Mountain Home, Newport, Pocahontas, and Morrilton.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Arkansas?
Yes. 18 public colleges in Arkansas offer automotive technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does automotive technician school cost in Arkansas?
Among the 18 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,385 to $15,992. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do auto mechanics make in Arkansas?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Arkansas is $44,160 a year, and most earn between $30,320 and $75,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Arkansas?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Auto mechanic schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (52)
- Texas (47)
- North Carolina (41)
- Illinois (38)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Pennsylvania (25)
- Michigan (24)
- Tennessee (24)
- Georgia (23)
- Minnesota (20)
- Washington (20)
- Kansas (19)
- Colorado (18)
- Ohio (17)
- Wisconsin (16)