Mechanic Schools in New Jersey
Auto Mechanic Schools in New Jersey
The great thing about New Jersey is that there is a variety of different education options to choose from, including some that can be finished as soon as in a year. Since normal studies are so quick, most of the schools will give you a substantial amount of hands-on experience, which is perfect for being hired straight out of college. View different school options outside of New Jersey here.
List of Automotive Schools in New Jersey
- Universal Technical Institute, Bloomfield, NJ
- Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ
- Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ
- Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ
- Mercer County Community College, Princeton Junction, NJ
- Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ
- Ocean County Vocational, Toms River, NJ
- Pennco Tech, Blackwood, NJ
- Raritan Valley Community College, Somerville, NJ
- Rowan College at Gloucester County, Sewell, NJ
- Sussex County Community College, Newton, NJ
- Union County College, Cranford, NJ
- Union County Vocational Technical School, Scotch Plains, NJ
- Warren County Community College, Washington, NJ
- BMW Headquarter Facility, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Schools in New Jersey
Mechanic Jobs in New Jersey
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Working as an Auto Mechanic in New Jersey
Surprisingly enough, New Jersey has a wide variety of automotive technician jobs, despite how small the state is. They also have the highest salaries for mechanics averaging around 47k a year. There is currently a shortage of mechanics in New Jersey which makes the probability of getting a job greater. Along with all of this, they are known for having the fastest hiring rate for recent grads.
| Job Type | Total in New Jersey | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 8,000 | $20.82 | $43,300 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 4,240 | $22.90 | $47,620 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 9,750 | $28.05 | $58,350 |
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All Mechanic Schools in New Jersey
| School | Address | Programs | Admissions Info |
Brookdale Community College |
765 Newman Springs Rd Lincroft, NJ 07738 |
Automotive Engineering Technology Automotive Mechanics Technology | |
Burlington County College |
601 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road Pemberton, NJ 08068 | Automotive Engineering Technology | |
Camden County College |
200 College Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012 |
Automotive Technology (Apprentice available) Automotive Technology: General Motors Automotive General Technician |
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Mercer County Community College |
1200 Old Trenton Rd Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 |
Automotive Technology | |
Middlesex County College |
2600 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ 08818 |
Automotive Technology | |
Ocean County Vocational |
137 Bey Lea Rd Toms River, NJ 08753 |
Automotive Technology Automotive & Diesel Engine Technology Collision Repair Marine Trades |
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Pennco Tech |
99 Erial Road Blackwood, NJ 08012 |
Automotive Body & Painting Technician Automotive Technology Diesel Truck Technology |
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Raritan Valley Community College |
118 Lamington Road Somerville, NJ 08876 |
Automotive Technology (Degree & Certificate) | |
Rowan College at Gloucester County |
1400 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 08080 |
Automotive Mechanics Technology | |
Sussex County Community College |
One College Hill Road Newton, NJ 07860 |
Automotive Service Technology Diesel Service Technology Machine Tool Technology |
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Union County College |
1033 Springfield Ave Cranford, NJ 07016 |
Automotive Technology | |
Union County Vocational Technical School |
1776 Raritan Rd Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 |
Automotive Engineering Technology | |
Warren County Community College |
475 Route 57 W Washington, NJ 07882 |
Automotive Mechanics Technology | |
BMW Headquarter Facility |
250 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 |
BMW STEP: Automotive BMW STEP: Motorrad and Body |
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 |