Mechanic Schools in Arizona

Auto Mechanic Schools in Arizona

Whether you’re looking to start your career in automotive, diesel motorcycle or grow your mechanical skill set, Arizona is a great place to start your search. With dozens of mechanic schools in Arizona, beautiful weather and growing demand for skilled technicians, your future in the Grand Canyon State may be closer than you think. In fact, Arizona has one of the fastest growing city’s in the nation, Phoenix. Phoenix is a great city to start your automotive career, find mechanic schools in Phoenix.

List of Auto Mechanic Schools in Arizona

Arizona Automotive Institute, Glendale, AZ
Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ
East Valley Institute of Technology, Mesa, AZ
Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, AZ
Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ
Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Phoenix, AZ
Northland Pioneer College, Show Low, AZ
Universal Technical Institute, Avondale, AZ

Working as an Auto Mechanic in Arizona

The job market in Arizona is as strong as ever for aspiring mechanics that have graduated from an automotive program. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Arizona is $42,910, with the top 10% earning $65,000 per year. The BLS also shows over 14,000 jobs for technicians and mechanics in Arizona. Mechanic employment per 1,000 jobs is higher in Arizona that most other states in the country, including larger states like California and New York. According to Labor Market Information (LMI), Arizona is expected to see a 7.7% increase in mechanic jobs by 2026, which outpaces the national projection of 6.6%.

With projected growth in the industry, hiring and a solid salary for auto technicians, Arizona is a great state to start or continue your automotive career. In addition to the number of jobs, the type of jobs are also abundant. Arizona is home to a half dozen Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of small businesses in the automotive field. Regardless of what you want to do with your career, you should be able to find options in Arizona. The most common automotive careers in Arizona include:

Job Type	Total in Arizona	Average Hourly Wage	Average Annual Salary
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	13,180	$19.18	$39,890
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	2,560	$22.74	$47,290
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	500	$16.19	$33,670
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	5,090	$20.95	$43,580

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Featured Trade Schools in Arizona

Arizona Western College
Programs:
Automotive Technology
Automotive Brakes and Suspension
Auto Electrical and AC
Automotive Powertrains
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Arizona Automotive Institute
Programs:
Automotive Service Technology
Diesel – Heavy Truck
Combination Welding
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Universal Technical Institute
Programs:
Automotive Technology
Motorcycle Technician
Diesel Technology
Welding Technology
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All Mechanic Schools in Arizona

School	Address	Programs	Admissions Info
Eastern Arizona College	615 N Stadium Avenue Thatcher, AZ 85552	Automotive Service Consultant Automotive Technology Automotive Technician Automotive Maintenance	Request Information
Gateway Community College – Central Campus	1245 East Buckeye Road Phoenix, AZ 85034	Automotive Technology Honda and Toyota Technician Programs Auto Body Technology	Request Information
Gateway Community College – Washington Campus	108 North 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034	Automotive Technology Honda and Toyota Technician Programs Auto Body Technology	Request Information
East Valley Institute of Technology	1601 W Main Street Mesa, AZ 85201	Automotive Technology Classic Automotive Restoration Collision Repair Diesel Technologies	Request Information
Mesa Community College – Red Mountain	7110 East McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85207	Automotive Technology Automotive Performance Caterpillar Technician	Request Information
Mesa Community College – Southern & Dobson	1833 West Southern Ave Mesa, AZ 85202	Automotive Technology Automotive Performance Caterpillar Technician	Request Information
Northland Pioneer College	1400 N. Lumberman’s Loop Show Low, AZ 85901	Automotive Technology	Request Information
Glendale Community College	6000 W Olive Ave Glendale, AZ 85302	Automotive Chassis Automotive Engine and Drive Trains Automotive Engine Performance Automotive Technology GM, Ford, and Fiat Programs	Request Information

Automotive 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

Arizona Specific Scholarships and Grants

Automotive Scholarships and Grants	Location	Description	Deadline
Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (AzLEAP)	Arizona	Up to $2,500 per academic year for low-income households	Varies
Edgar Mendoza General Motors Foundation Scholarship	Arizona Western College	Award varies by need, for automotive students	Varies
Skills USA - Auto Scholarship	Arizona Western College	Award varies, prefer Yuma High School graduates	Varies
Universal Technical Institute Scholarships	Universal Technical Institute	Multiple Scholarships	Varies
State Farm Insurance Emergency Student Assistance Grant	Maricopa Community Colleges	Up to $500 for students with emergency needs	June each year

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