Mechanic Schools in New Mexico
Auto Mechanic Schools in New Mexico
With 7 schools to choose from, New Mexico is a great state to study for an automotive career. New Mexico is one of the cheapest states to live in. This correlates well with its tuition costs for schools, which are also very low. Students can attend nationally renowned auto mechanic schools such as IntelliTec or Western Tech even on a low budget. Along with that, there are many different scholarships and grants out there specifically for students aspiring to be auto mechanics. Keep an eye out for those and do not forget to check out our very own scholarships!
List of Automotive Schools in New Mexico
- IntelliTec College, Albuquerque, NM
- Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM
- Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM
- Mesalands Community College, Tucumcari, NM
- Navajo Technical University, Crownpoint, NM
- San Juan College, Farmington, NM
Schools in New Mexico
Mechanic Jobs in New Mexico
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Working as an Auto Mechanic in New Mexico
Working in New Mexico can be a really great thing as it provides salaries that are equal with the national average while being in a state that has a much lower than average cost of living. This means that the salaries you earn in New Mexico will go much farther than they would in another state with a higher cost of living. Along with that, New Mexico is a great place to be as an automotive fanatic as it is a great place for classic cars and off-road vehicles. The desert landscape makes for a great place for you and your friends to deck out your vehicles to climb and rock!
| Job Type | Total in New Mexico | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 4,230 | $18.51 | $38,490 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 850 | $20.54 | $42,720 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 1,510 | $20.45 | $42,540 |
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All Mechanic Schools in New Mexico
| School | Address | Programs | Admissions Info |
Central New Mexico Community College |
525 Buena Vista SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 |
Automotive Technology Diesel Equipment Technology |
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Luna Community College |
336 Luna Drive Las Vegas, NM 87701 |
Collision and Repair Technology Automotive Mechanics Technology |
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Mesalands Community College |
911 S Tenth Street Tucumcari, NM 88401 |
Automotive Mechanics Technology Diesel Technology |
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Navajo Technical University |
Lower Point Road Crownpoint, NM 87313 |
Automotive Engineering Technology | |
San Juan College |
4601 College Blvd Farmington, NM 87402 |
Auto Body Technology Automotive Technology Diesel Technology |
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 |