Trade Schools in South Carolina
Auto Mechanic Schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has a lot to offer when it comes to schools with automotive degrees. With ten different schools and many of those schools having multiple locations, no matter where you are in South Carolina, you will be able to find a school near you. These schools offer a range of degrees and certifications and have many different scholarships and grants to help with the financial cost of attendance. If you are looking for more financial ease for your auto mechanic degree, check out our scholarships!
List of Automotive Schools in South Carolina
- Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC
- Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC
- Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC
- Trident Technical College, Multiple Cities, SC
- TriCounty Technical College, Multiple Cities, SC
- Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC
- Spartanburg Community College , Multiple Cities, SC
- York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC
- Central Carolina Technical College, Sumter, SC
- Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, Orangeburg, SC
- Williamsburg Technical College, Kingstree, SC
- BMW Performance Center, Greer, SC
Schools in South Carolina
Mechanic Jobs in South Carolina
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Projected Job Growth
Working as an Auto Mechanic in South Carolina
The state of South Carolina has one of the lower average wages for auto mechanics in the nation but many of the employers offer great benefits and the cost of living is one of the lowest in the nation. All of this, makes up for the lower wage and it can even go unnoticed by an individual auto mechanic. Along with that, South Carolina has a steady projected job growth rate which will help ensure your degree or certificates will be put to use.
| Job Type | Total in South Carolina |
Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 10,740 | $18.66 | $38,810 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 1,540 | $19.43 | $40,410 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 3,800 | $21.41 | $44,530 |
Trade Schools Near You
Directory of South Carolina Schools
Featured Trade Schools in South Carolina
Greenville Technical College
Programs:
Auto Body
Automotive Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
and more…
Midlands Technical College
Programs:
Automotive Brake, Suspension, and Steering Repair
Automotive Drive Train Repair
Automotive Electrical Systems Repair
Automotive Engine Performance and Repair
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Repair
Automotive Technology
and more…
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Programs:
Automotive Technology
Automotive Body Repair
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
Diesel Technology – Caterpillar Service Technician
and more…
All Mechanic Schools in South Carolina
| School | Address | Programs | More Details |
Trident Technical College |
Multiple Locations | Automotive Technology | |
TriCounty Technical College |
Multiple Locations | Automotive Technology | |
Piedmont Technical College |
620 N. Emerald Rd. Greenwood, SC 29648 |
Automotive Technology | |
Spartanburg Community College |
Multiple Locations | Automotive Technology | |
York Technical College |
452 S Anderson Rd Rock Hill, SC 29730 |
Automotive Technology | |
Central Carolina Technical College |
506 N. Guignard Drive Sumter, SC 29150 |
Automotive Diagnostics Technology Automotive Technology |
|
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College |
3250 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg, SC 29118 |
Automotive Technology Basic Diesel Maintenance Undercar Specialist |
|
Williamsburg Technical College |
601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Kingstree, SC 29556 |
Automotive Repair Basic Automotive Technology |
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BMW Performance Center |
1155 Highway 101 South Greer, South Carolina 29651 |
BMW STEP: Body & Paint |
Available Grants & Scholarships
Nationwide Scholarships and Grants
| Automotive Scholarships and Grants | Location | Description | Deadline |
| Future Mechanic Grant | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for aspiring auto mechanics | 12/1/2019 |
| Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $2,200 for graduates of New Mexico high school | June each year |
| Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship | Nationwide | Full-Tuition paid for eligible students | March each year |
| Federal Pell Grants | Nationwide | Up to $6,195, for low-income households | Varies |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Nationwide | Various, for low-income households | Varies |
| Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship | Nationwide | Various, one application for many scholarships | March each year |
| Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for Mechanical Engineering Students | January each year |
| BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $6,000 paid annually in $1,500 increments | March each year |
| Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $400 for eligible students | April each year |
| GMiS Scholars Program | Nationwide | Various, for underrepresented students in tech | April each year |
| SMA Native American STEM Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,500, for Native American STEM students | June each year |
| Viceroy Auto Trans Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Automotive Hall of Fame Educational Fund | Nationwide | Up to $2,000 for eligible students | June each year |
| Clunker Junker Cash for Cars and College Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible female students | Varies |
| SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund | Nationwide | Up to $5,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years | March each year |
| TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $6,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,500 increments for four years | March each year |
| Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years | March each year |
| Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Yanmar/SAE Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Horatio Alger Association CTE Scholarships | Nationwide | Up to $2,500 for eligible students | June each year |
| AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $2,000 for eligible students | June & October each year |
| Imagine America Foundation - High School Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | December 31 of Graduation Year |
| Imagine America Adult Skills Education Program | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | No Deadline |
| Imagine America Military Award Program | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | No Deadline |