Auto mechanic schools in Kansas
Looking for automotive technician schools in Kansas? There are 19, including 19 public colleges. Auto mechanics in Kansas earn a median $47,790 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 19
- Public colleges
- 19
- Median pay in KS
- $47,790
- Cities with schools
- 3
19 automotive technician schools
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Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +7
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +10
Highland Community College - Kansas
Highland, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +15
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Overland Park (3 within 30 mi)
- Lawrence (3 within 30 mi)
- Leavenworth (3 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Kansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in KansasHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $47,790
- $22.98 an hour
- Typical range
- $31,970–$77,340
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in KS
- 6,240
- 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 Kansas?
We list 19 schools in Kansas with automotive technician programs: 19 public colleges. Campuses are in Great Bend, Coffeyville, Wichita, El Dorado, and Arkansas City.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Kansas?
Yes. 19 public colleges in Kansas 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 Kansas?
Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,068 to $16,744. 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 Kansas?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Kansas is $47,790 a year, and most earn between $31,970 and $77,340, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Kansas?
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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- LPN programs (19)
- Criminal justice programs (16)
- Carpentry schools (15)
- Electrician schools (14)
- HVAC schools (13)
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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)
- Arkansas (18)
- Colorado (18)
- Ohio (17)
- Wisconsin (16)