Auto mechanic schools in Mississippi

Looking for automotive technician schools in Mississippi? There are 15, including 15 public colleges. Auto mechanics in Mississippi earn a median $37,820 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
15
Public colleges
15
Median pay in MS
$37,820

15 automotive technician schools

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  1. Coahoma Community College

    Clarksdale, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  2. Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  3. East Central Community College

    Decatur, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

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  5. East Mississippi Community College

    Scooba, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +14

  6. Hinds Community College

    Raymond, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +27

  7. Holmes Community College

    Goodman, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  8. Itawamba Community College

    Fulton, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17

  9. Jones County Junior College

    Ellisville, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  10. Meridian Community College

    Meridian, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +20

  11. Mississippi Delta Community College

    Moorhead, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  12. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

    Perkinston, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  13. Northeast Mississippi Community College

    Booneville, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  14. Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Senatobia, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17

  15. Pearl River Community College

    Poplarville, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  16. Southwest Mississippi Community College

    Summit, MS · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

What auto mechanics earn in Mississippi

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Auto mechanic salary in MississippiHow to become an auto mechanic

Median pay
$37,820
$18.18 an hour
Typical range
$28,650–$74,000
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MS
7,410
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 Mississippi?

We list 15 schools in Mississippi with automotive technician programs: 15 public colleges. Campuses are in Clarksdale, Summit, Wesson, Decatur, and Scooba.

Are there community college automotive technician programs in Mississippi?

Yes. 15 public colleges in Mississippi 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 Mississippi?

Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,525 to $8,343. 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 Mississippi?

The median pay for auto mechanics in Mississippi is $37,820 a year, and most earn between $28,650 and $74,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a automotive technician school in Mississippi?

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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