Auto mechanic schools in Colorado
Looking for automotive technician schools in Colorado? There are 18, including 15 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Auto mechanics in Colorado earn a median $61,280 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 18
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in CO
- $61,280
- Cities with schools
- 5
18 automotive technician schools
School results
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +12
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +8
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
IntelliTec College - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
IntelliTec College - Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Denver, CO · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +7
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Technical College of the Rockies
Delta, CO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Carpentry
- Medical assistant
- +10
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Denver (6 within 30 mi)
- Arvada (6 within 30 mi)
- Longmont (4 within 30 mi)
- Castle Rock (5 within 30 mi)
- Fountain (3 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Colorado
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in ColoradoHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $61,280
- $29.46 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,550–$93,830
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CO
- 12,300
- 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 Colorado?
We list 18 schools in Colorado with automotive technician programs: 15 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Denver, Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, Greeley, and Rangely.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Colorado?
Yes. 15 public colleges in Colorado 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 Colorado?
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 $3,796 to $32,423. 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 Colorado?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Colorado is $61,280 a year, and most earn between $39,550 and $93,830, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Colorado?
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)
- Arkansas (18)
- Ohio (17)
- Wisconsin (16)