Auto mechanic schools in New Jersey

Looking for automotive technician schools in New Jersey? There are 15, including 9 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 5 private career schools. Auto mechanics in New Jersey earn a median $56,610 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
15
Public colleges
9
Median pay in NJ
$56,610
Cities with schools
9

15 automotive technician schools

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  1. Brookdale Community College

    Lincroft, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Culinary arts
    • IT support & networking
    • +4

  2. Camden County College

    Blackwood, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • CNC machining
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +13

  3. Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah

    Mahwah, NJ · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +2

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  5. Lincoln Technical Institute-Union

    Union, NJ · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician

  6. Mercer County Community College

    West Windsor, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Culinary arts
    • +6

  7. Mobile Technical Training

    South Hackensack, NJ · Private

    • Automotive technician

  8. New Community Career & Technical Institute

    Newark, NJ · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Culinary arts
    • +1

  9. Ocean County Vocational-Technical School

    Toms River, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  10. Pennco Tech-Blackwood

    Blackwood, NJ · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +3

  11. Raritan Valley Community College

    Branchburg, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +4

  12. Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

    Sewell, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • +2

  13. Sussex County Community College

    Newton, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +5

  14. UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

    Cranford, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +7

  15. Union County Vocational Technical School

    Scotch Plains, NJ · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +1

  16. Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield

    Bloomfield, NJ · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic

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What auto mechanics earn in New Jersey

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

Auto mechanic salary in New JerseyHow to become an auto mechanic

Median pay
$56,610
$27.22 an hour
Typical range
$33,500–$91,210
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NJ
17,640
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 New Jersey?

We list 15 schools in New Jersey with automotive technician programs: 9 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 5 private career schools. Campuses are in Blackwood, Lincroft, Mahwah, Union, and West Windsor.

Are there community college automotive technician programs in New Jersey?

Yes. 9 public colleges in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?

Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,279 to $28,968. 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 New Jersey?

The median pay for auto mechanics in New Jersey is $56,610 a year, and most earn between $33,500 and $91,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a automotive technician school in New Jersey?

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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