Trade Schools in Alabama
Auto Mechanic Schools in Alabama
While Alabama isn’t the most densely populated state, it still has plenty to offer in the way of automotive education. Compared to larger states like New York, California or Florida, you won’t find as many pure trade schools or technical colleges to get a degree. However, Alabama still offers a lot of ways to become a mechanic through smaller vocational schools, technical academies and community colleges. Many of the mechanic schools in Alabama are great options as they offer a quality technical education at a lower price point than you will find nationally. Whether you are seeking a certification or an associates degree, you have a wide range of school sizes, programs and campus lifestyles.
List of Auto Mechanic Schools in Alabama
- Bishop State Community College, Mobile AL
- Blount County Career Technical Center, Cleveland, AL
- Career Technical Education Center, Columbiana, AL
- Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City, AL
- Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Phenix City, AL
- Enterprise State Community College, Enterprise, AL
- Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL
- J.F. Drake State Community & Tech College, North Huntsville, AL
- Lawson State Community College, AL
- Limestone County Career Technical Center, Athens, AL
- Northwest Shoals Community College, AL
- North Baldwin Center for Technology, Bay Minette, AL
- South Baldwin Center for Technology, Robertsdale, AL
- Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Wallace Community College, Dothan, AL
- Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, AL
- Wallace Community College Selma, Selma, AL
Working as an Auto Mechanic in Alabama
Many students look at the job market in a state before they choose to attend a mechanic school there. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), automotive service technicians and mechanics in Alabama make an average of $39,340, which is a solid average wage when you consider the cost of living in most areas of the state. There are roughly 8,000 total jobs for mechanics and technicians in Alabama, though this includes those jobs that are currently filled. This number of jobs is expected to grow by almost 6% in the next decade, which is slightly below the projected growth for the US as a whole.
Most mechanic schools in Alabama offer certification in automotive technology, automotive service technology, or automotive mechanics. A certificate or an associates degree in these fields will usually lead graduates into a mechanic job, though there are also a few thousand jobs in more specialized fields in Alabama. While the state is not home to many Fortune 500 companies, there are dozens of companies, mostly in Birmingham with large, national or multinational operations. Whether you picture yourself with a large company, a small body shop, or even starting your own business, there are enough options and openings for mechanics and technicians that you can have a future in Alabama. Job types and salaries for the four main automotive fields in Alabama break down as follows:
| Job Type | Total in Alabama | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 8,100 | $18.91 | $39,340 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 2,280 | $19.89 | $41,370 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 170 | $18.41 | $38,300 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 4,460 | $19.77 | $41,110 |
Schools in Alabama
Mechanic Jobs in Alabama
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Directory of Alabama Schools
Featured Trade Schools in Alabama
Coastal Alabama Community College
Programs:
Automotive Mechanics
Automotive Body Repair
Welding Technology
and more…
Bevill State Community College
Programs:
Vehicle Technology & Repair
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Welding Technology
and more…
Trenholm State Community College
Programs:
Automotive Technology
Automotive Collision Repair
Diesel Mechanics
and more…
All Mechanic Schools in Alabama
| School | Address | Programs | Admission Info |
Bishop State Community College |
925 Dauphin Island Pkwy Mobile, AL 36605 |
Automotive Body Repair Welding Technology |
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Blount County Career Technical Center |
61500 US HWY 231 Cleveland, AL 35049 |
Automotive Technology Collision Repair Technology |
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Career Technical Education Center |
701 Highway 70 Columbiana, AL 35051 |
Automotive Technology Collision Repair Technology |
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Central Alabama Community College |
1675 Cherokee Rd Alexander City, AL 35010 |
Machine Shop Welding |
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College |
2602 College Drive Phenix City, AL 36869 |
Automotive Manufacturing | |
Enterprise State Community College |
600 Plaza Drive Enterprise, AL 36331 |
Aviation Maintenance Aviation Technology |
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Gadsden State Community College |
1001 George Wallace Drive Gadsden, AL 35903 |
Auto Collision Repair Diesel Technology |
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J.F. Drake State Community & Tech College |
3421 Meridian Street North Huntsville, AL 35811 |
Automotive Service Technology Welding Technology |
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Lawson State Community College |
Multiple Campuses | Auto Body Repair Automotive Mechanics Ford ASSET General Motors ASEP Toyota T-TEN Medium/Heavy Truck Tech Mopar CAP |
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Limestone County Career Technical Center |
505 East Sanderfer Rd. Athens, AL 35611 |
Automotive Technology Collision Repair |
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Northwest Shoals Community College |
Multiple Campuses | Automotive Service Technology Automotive Collision Repair |
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North Baldwin Center for Technology |
505 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Bay Minette, AL 36507 |
Automotive Technology | |
South Baldwin Center for Technology |
19200 Carolina Street Robertsdale, AL 36567 |
Automotive Technology | |
Shelton State Community College |
9500 Old Greensboro Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 |
Automotive Services Technology | |
Wallace Community College |
1141 Wallace Drive Dothan, AL 36303 |
Automotive Technology Small Engine Repair |
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Wallace State Community College |
801 Main Street NW Hanceville, AL 35077 |
Automotive Service Technology Collision Repair Diesel Mechanics |
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Wallace Community College Selma |
3000 Earl Goodwin Pkwy Selma, AL 36703 |
Automotive Service Technology Collision Repair Diesel Mechanics |
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 |
Alabama Specific Scholarships and Grants
| Automotive Scholarships and Grants | Location | Description | Deadline |
| All Alabama schools | Up to $1,200 for eligible students | Varies | |
| Technical Scholarship | Coastal Alabama Community College - Brewton & Atmore | Full tuition up to 82 credit hours | February each year |
| Technical Career Scholarship | Bishop State Community College | Up to $8,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| The Alabama Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship | Bishop State Community College | Up to $1,500 for eligible students | December each year |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Up to $4,500 for eligible students | February each year | |
| Enterprise State Community College | Up to $5,000 for eligible students | March each year | |
| Lawson State Community College | Up to one year of tuition | Varies | |
| Alabama | Up to $3,600 for eligible students | February each year | |
| SSCC Technical Scholarships | Shelton State Community College | Up to $5,676 for eligible students | March each year |
| Shelton State Community College | Up to $250 for eligible diesel students | March each year | |
| Erin Maria Malone Endowed Memorial Scholarship | Shelton State Community College | Up to $500 for eligible students | March each year |
| Shelton State Community College | Up to $500 for eligible students | March each year | |
| Shelton State Community College | Up to $1,000 for students studying diesel or welding | March each year | |
| Shelton State Community College | Up to $500 for students studying diesel or welding | March each year | |
| Wallace Community College Selma | Full tuition for eligible students | April each year |