Auto mechanic classes in Missouri

40 auto mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

25 schools offer these automotive programs, and Missouri has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain and repair cars and light trucks. Most complete a program in automotive service technology that leads to a certificate or an associate's degree, and employers may require or prefer certification.¹ Federal rules require anyone paid to repair or service a car's air conditioning to be trained and certified by an EPA-approved program, which ends with a test.²

In Missouri, 18 of the 40 programs take students without a high school diploma and 22 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 40 programs here are automotive technician (26 programs), automotive technician (associate degree, 11 programs) and maintenance and light repair (3 programs).

See the 40 programs

How much do auto mechanic classes cost in Missouri?

Certificates and short courses (29 programs): $3,200 to $7,200most of them, usually 31 to 39 weeks long
Two-year degrees (11 programs): $9,028 to $23,484most of them, usually 64 to 81 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: 32 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Missouri may also offer auto mechanic classes. How these figures are made

Are there free auto mechanic classes in Missouri?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $3,200 to $7,200.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $9,028 to $23,484.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 40 auto mechanic programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

40 programs

Automotive technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology AAS
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,500
Price if you pay yourself$8,733
Program website, Automotive Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
More details about Automotive Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$5,883
Length
64 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,954
Students counted
94
Earned a year, estimated
$23,500
Price if you pay yourself
$8,733
Program website, Automotive Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology Certificate CT
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,200
Price if you pay yourself$4,512
Program website, Automotive Technology Certificate CT at Ozarks Technical Community College
More details about Automotive Technology Certificate CT at Ozarks Technical Community College
Finished
29%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$5,811
Length
32 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,121
Students counted
76
Earned a year, estimated
$23,200
Price if you pay yourself
$4,512
Program website, Automotive Technology Certificate CT at Ozarks Technical Community College
Automotive technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology
Jefferson College
Hillsboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Jefferson College, HillsboroAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,322
Program website, Automotive Technology at Jefferson College
More details about Automotive Technology at Jefferson College
Finished
36%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$8,017
Students counted
58
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,322
Program website, Automotive Technology at Jefferson College
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology
State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Sedalia
Accredited school
No diploma needed
State Fair Community College, Sedalia, SedaliaAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,000
Price if you pay yourself$11,564
Program website, Automotive Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
More details about Automotive Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$8,249
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
24
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
$33,000
Price if you pay yourself
$11,564
Program website, Automotive Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology
St. Louis Community College, District
Bridgeton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,442
Program website, Automotive Technology at St. Louis Community College, District
More details about Automotive Technology at St. Louis Community College, District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,785
Students counted
68
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,442
Program website, Automotive Technology at St. Louis Community College, District
Automotive technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Maintenance Technology
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$42,200
Program website, Automotive Maintenance Technology at Ranken Technical College
More details about Automotive Maintenance Technology at Ranken Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,800
Students counted
44
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$42,200
Program website, Automotive Maintenance Technology at Ranken Technical College
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Maintenance Technology - Evening Program
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$16,930
Program website, Automotive Maintenance Technology - Evening Program at Ranken Technical College
More details about Automotive Maintenance Technology - Evening Program at Ranken Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,925
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$16,930
Program website, Automotive Maintenance Technology - Evening Program at Ranken Technical College
Automotive technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Maintenance Technology-Wtz
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$33,860
Program website, Automotive Maintenance Technology-Wtz at Ranken Technical College
More details about Automotive Maintenance Technology-Wtz at Ranken Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$225
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$33,860
Program website, Automotive Maintenance Technology-Wtz at Ranken Technical College
Maintenance and light repairIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Vehicle Inspection And Light Maintenance
St. Louis Community College, District
Bridgeton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonMaintenance and light repair · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,464
Program website, Automotive Vehicle Inspection And Light Maintenance at St. Louis Community College, District
More details about Automotive Vehicle Inspection And Light Maintenance at St. Louis Community College, District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$985
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,464
Program website, Automotive Vehicle Inspection And Light Maintenance at St. Louis Community College, District
Automotive technicianHybridNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology 1-4
Unitec Career Center
Bonne Terre
No diploma needed
Unitec Career Center, Bonne TerreAutomotive technicianHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
Program website, Automotive Technology 1-4 at Unitec Career Center
More details about Automotive Technology 1-4 at Unitec Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,500
Program website, Automotive Technology 1-4 at Unitec Career Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Service
St. Louis Community College, District
Bridgeton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,830
Program website, Automotive Service at St. Louis Community College, District
More details about Automotive Service at St. Louis Community College, District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,685
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,830
Program website, Automotive Service at St. Louis Community College, District
Maintenance and light repairIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology Maintenance And Light Repair Certificate
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KSMaintenance and light repair · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,425
Program website, Automotive Technology Maintenance And Light Repair Certificate at Johnson County Community College
More details about Automotive Technology Maintenance And Light Repair Certificate at Johnson County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
25 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$256
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,425
Program website, Automotive Technology Maintenance And Light Repair Certificate at Johnson County Community College
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology
Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
Cape Girardeau
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center, Cape GirardeauAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,900
Program website, Automotive Technology at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
More details about Automotive Technology at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
35 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$65
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,900
Program website, Automotive Technology at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology I & Ii
Waynesville Career Center
Waynesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Waynesville Career Center, WaynesvilleAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,960
Program website, Automotive Technology I & Ii at Waynesville Career Center
More details about Automotive Technology I & Ii at Waynesville Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$36
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,960
Program website, Automotive Technology I & Ii at Waynesville Career Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Part-Time
Kirksville Area Technical Center
Kirksville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kirksville Area Technical Center, KirksvilleAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,200
Program website, Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Part-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
More details about Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Part-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
39 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$140
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,200
Program website, Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Part-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology III- Part-Time
Kirksville Area Technical Center
Kirksville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kirksville Area Technical Center, KirksvilleAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,200
Program website, Automotive Technology III- Part-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
More details about Automotive Technology III- Part-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
39 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,200
Program website, Automotive Technology III- Part-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Auto Technology
Northwest Technical School
Maryville
High school diploma or equivalent
Northwest Technical School, MaryvilleAutomotive technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Auto Technology at Northwest Technical School
More details about Auto Technology at Northwest Technical School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
27 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, Auto Technology at Northwest Technical School
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Repair
Pemiscot County Career And Technology Center
Hayti
No diploma needed
Pemiscot County Career And Technology Center, HaytiAutomotive technicianIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
Program website, Automotive Repair at Pemiscot County Career And Technology Center
More details about Automotive Repair at Pemiscot County Career And Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,500
Program website, Automotive Repair at Pemiscot County Career And Technology Center
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Auto Mechanics
Ozark Mountain Technical Center
Mountain Grove
No diploma needed
Ozark Mountain Technical Center, Mountain GroveAutomotive technicianIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,700
Program website, Auto Mechanics at Ozark Mountain Technical Center
More details about Auto Mechanics at Ozark Mountain Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
25 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$116
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,700
Program website, Auto Mechanics at Ozark Mountain Technical Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology Repair Certificate
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KSAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,947
Program website, Automotive Technology Repair Certificate at Johnson County Community College
More details about Automotive Technology Repair Certificate at Johnson County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
51 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$256
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,947
Program website, Automotive Technology Repair Certificate at Johnson County Community College
Automotive technicianHybridNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology
Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Park Hills
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Park HillsAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,520
Program website, Automotive Technology at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
More details about Automotive Technology at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,789
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,520
Program website, Automotive Technology at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology, Aas
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KSAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,111
Program website, Automotive Technology, Aas at Johnson County Community College
More details about Automotive Technology, Aas at Johnson County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
63 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$820
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,111
Program website, Automotive Technology, Aas at Johnson County Community College
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Auto Technology
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Poplar Bluff
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center, Poplar BluffAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,191
Program website, Auto Technology at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
More details about Auto Technology at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,407
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,191
Program website, Auto Technology at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology
East Central College
Union
Accredited school
No diploma needed
East Central College, UnionAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,230
Program website, Automotive Technology at East Central College
More details about Automotive Technology at East Central College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,187
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,230
Program website, Automotive Technology at East Central College
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology
East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center
Washington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center, WashingtonAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,230
Program website, Automotive Technology at East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center
More details about Automotive Technology at East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,187
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,230
Program website, Automotive Technology at East Central College @ Four Rivers Career Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Full-Time
Kirksville Area Technical Center
Kirksville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kirksville Area Technical Center, KirksvilleAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,400
Program website, Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Full-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
More details about Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Full-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
39 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$140
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,400
Program website, Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Full-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology III - Full-Time
Kirksville Area Technical Center
Kirksville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kirksville Area Technical Center, KirksvilleAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,400
Program website, Automotive Technology III - Full-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
More details about Automotive Technology III - Full-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
39 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,400
Program website, Automotive Technology III - Full-Time at Kirksville Area Technical Center
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Auto Mechanics Technology
Southern Missouri Technical Institute
West Plains
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southern Missouri Technical Institute, West PlainsAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,500
School website, Auto Mechanics Technology at Southern Missouri Technical Institute
More details about Auto Mechanics Technology at Southern Missouri Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,500
School website, Auto Mechanics Technology at Southern Missouri Technical Institute
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology
Lex La Ray Technical Center
Lexington
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lex La Ray Technical Center, LexingtonAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,600
Program website, Automotive Technology at Lex La Ray Technical Center
More details about Automotive Technology at Lex La Ray Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$333
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,600
Program website, Automotive Technology at Lex La Ray Technical Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Auto Mechanic Services Technology
Pike Lincoln Technical Center
Eolia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Pike Lincoln Technical Center, EoliaAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,200
Program website, Auto Mechanic Services Technology at Pike Lincoln Technical Center
More details about Auto Mechanic Services Technology at Pike Lincoln Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,200
Program website, Auto Mechanic Services Technology at Pike Lincoln Technical Center
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Auto Service Technology
Grand River Technical School
Chillicothe
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Grand River Technical School, ChillicotheAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,250
Program website, Auto Service Technology at Grand River Technical School
More details about Auto Service Technology at Grand River Technical School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
34 weeks, 33 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$140
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,250
Program website, Auto Service Technology at Grand River Technical School
Automotive technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology - General Automotive
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
State Technical College Of Missouri, LinnAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,720
Program website, Automotive Technology - General Automotive at State Technical College Of Missouri
More details about Automotive Technology - General Automotive at State Technical College Of Missouri
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$8,906
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,720
Program website, Automotive Technology - General Automotive at State Technical College Of Missouri
Maintenance and light repairIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology - Maintenance & Light Repair
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
State Technical College Of Missouri, LinnMaintenance and light repair · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,048
Program website, Automotive Technology - Maintenance & Light Repair at State Technical College Of Missouri
More details about Automotive Technology - Maintenance & Light Repair at State Technical College Of Missouri
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
34 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$8,950
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,048
Program website, Automotive Technology - Maintenance & Light Repair at State Technical College Of Missouri
Automotive technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology/AUTO MECHANICS
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Joplin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education, JoplinAutomotive technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,400
Program website, Automotive Technology/AUTO MECHANICS at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
More details about Automotive Technology/AUTO MECHANICS at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,318
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,400
Program website, Automotive Technology/AUTO MECHANICS at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Automotive Technology
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Crowder College, NeoshoAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,112
Program website, Automotive Technology at Crowder College
More details about Automotive Technology at Crowder College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$17,112
Program website, Automotive Technology at Crowder College
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Auto Technology, A.A.S.
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, Ottumwa, IAAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$20,015
Program website, Auto Technology, A.A.S. at Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa
More details about Auto Technology, A.A.S. at Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$5,679
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$20,015
Program website, Auto Technology, A.A.S. at Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology - General Option
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
State Technical College Of Missouri, LinnAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$22,560
Program website, Automotive Technology - General Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
More details about Automotive Technology - General Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$10,504
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$22,560
Program website, Automotive Technology - General Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology - High Performance Option
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
State Technical College Of Missouri, LinnAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$22,960
Program website, Automotive Technology - High Performance Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
More details about Automotive Technology - High Performance Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$10,947
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$22,960
Program website, Automotive Technology - High Performance Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology - Light-Duty Diesel Option
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
State Technical College Of Missouri, LinnAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$24,007
Program website, Automotive Technology - Light-Duty Diesel Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
More details about Automotive Technology - Light-Duty Diesel Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
81 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$8,929
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$24,007
Program website, Automotive Technology - Light-Duty Diesel Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
Automotive technician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Technology - Electric/hybrid Vehicle Option
State Technical College Of Missouri
Linn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
State Technical College Of Missouri, LinnAutomotive technician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$24,367
Program website, Automotive Technology - Electric/hybrid Vehicle Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
More details about Automotive Technology - Electric/hybrid Vehicle Option at State Technical College Of Missouri
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
84 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$8,706
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$24,367
Program website, Automotive Technology - Electric/hybrid Vehicle Option at State Technical College Of Missouri

How to pay for auto mechanic classes in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for auto mechanic classes in Missouri

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for auto mechanic classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁷⁸

GI Bill for auto mechanic classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁹

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Auto mechanic classes in Missouri

programs with a price cost under $5,000: 13 of 40
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 21st of 34
auto mechanic programs here, against the typical state's 10: 40 vs 10

State comparisons use the same figures as the auto mechanic classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Auto mechanic classes in St. Louis, Jefferson City, Kansas City and other Missouri cities

St. Louis area9

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 9 more programs are in 8 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Missouri

How auto mechanic classes compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Missouri

Where the Missouri automotive program numbers come from

Which Missouri automotive programs are on this list?

These are the automotive programs Missouri approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).¹⁰ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri automotive programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about auto mechanic classes in Missouri

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All 40 auto mechanic programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

Automotive Technology AAS

Automotive Technology Certificate CT

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology

Automotive Maintenance Technology

Automotive Maintenance Technology - Evening Program

Automotive Maintenance Technology-Wtz

Automotive Vehicle Inspection And Light Maintenance

Automotive Technology 1-4

Automotive Service

Automotive Technology Maintenance And Light Repair Certificate

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology I & Ii

Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Part-Time

Automotive Technology III- Part-Time

Auto Technology

Automotive Repair

Auto Mechanics

Automotive Technology Repair Certificate

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology, Aas

Auto Technology

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology

Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Full-Time

Automotive Technology III - Full-Time

Auto Mechanics Technology

Automotive Technology

Auto Mechanic Services Technology

Auto Service Technology

Automotive Technology - General Automotive

Automotive Technology - Maintenance & Light Repair

Automotive Technology/AUTO MECHANICS

Automotive Technology

Auto Technology, A.A.S.

Automotive Technology - General Option

Automotive Technology - High Performance Option

Automotive Technology - Light-Duty Diesel Option

Automotive Technology - Electric/hybrid Vehicle Option

How to pay for auto mechanic classes in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for auto mechanic classes in Missouri

Financial aid and grants for auto mechanic classes

GI Bill for auto mechanic classes

Quick facts: Auto mechanic classes in Missouri

Auto mechanic classes in St. Louis, Jefferson City, Kansas City and other Missouri cities

Other training in Missouri

Where the Missouri automotive program numbers come from

Which Missouri automotive programs are on this list?

How the prices and results of Missouri automotive programs are measured

Sources for the facts about auto mechanic classes in Missouri