Auto mechanic schools in Virginia
We found 15 schools offering automotive technician training in Virginia, with campuses in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Melfa, and Alberta and more. Auto mechanics in Virginia earn a median $59,330 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 15
- Public colleges
- 13
- Median pay in VA
- $59,330
- Cities with schools
- 5
15 automotive technician schools
School results
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · Private
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +9
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Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Dental assistant
- +7
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +10
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +17
Patrick & Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +6
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Virginia Beach (4 within 30 mi)
- Chesapeake (4 within 30 mi)
- Norfolk (4 within 30 mi)
- Newport News (4 within 30 mi)
- Suffolk (4 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Virginia
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in VirginiaHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $59,330
- $28.53 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,540–$92,570
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in VA
- 17,880
- 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 Virginia?
We list 15 schools in Virginia with automotive technician programs: 13 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Melfa, Alberta, and Cedar Bluff.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Virginia?
Yes. 13 public colleges in Virginia 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 Virginia?
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 $2,495 to $26,366. 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 Virginia?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Virginia is $59,330 a year, and most earn between $36,540 and $92,570, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Virginia?
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)
- Colorado (18)
- Ohio (17)