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Automotive Technology Schools in Ohio
29 schools in Ohio offer automotive technology-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 7 registered apprenticeship programs in Ohio train automotive technology apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups automotive technology with diesel mechanics and aviation maintenance — schools below may offer any of these.
Occupation pay is what working automotive technology professionals in Ohio earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.
Automotive Technology licensing in Ohio: No license — certification expected
Ohio does not license auto mechanics at any level of government — no state exam, hours, or schooling is required to work. The only state credential in the trade is optional: shops in the 7-county Cleveland/Akron E-Check emissions area can employ an Ohio EPA-certified emissions repair technician, qualified via Ohio 1 training or ASE L1 plus A6 certification. Voluntary ASE certification (exam plus 2 years experience) is what employers actually hire on.
Official source: no Ohio board licenses auto mechanics; Ohio EPA runs the voluntary E-Check repair program · Exam: No state exam. ASE A-series exams are the industry norm; E-Check certified repair technician status requires Ohio 1 Technician Training or current ASE L1 + A6 certifications. · Typical requirement: None mandated. High school diploma/GED plus a trade-school or community-college automotive program is the typical employer expectation; ASE requires 2 years of hands-on experience.
Official license records related to automotive technology in Ohio
From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:
- Auctioneer — Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Apprentice Auctioneer — Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Airframe, Power Plant, or Repairer License — Federal Aviation Administration~Flight Standards District Office
- Nursing Home Administrator — Ohio Department of Aging~Board of Executives of Long-Term Services & Supports
- Securities Sales — Ohio Department of Commerce~Division of Securities
- Professional Engineer — State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.
Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland | public | $4,266 | 19.1% | $35,654 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati | public | $4,968 | 27.1% | $40,137 |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton | public | $5,992 | 29.4% | $37,558 |
| Edison State Community College | Piqua | public | $7,142 | 45.6% | $41,360 |
| Stark State College | North Canton | public | $5,986 | 29% | $34,661 |
| Collins Career Technical Center | Chesapeake | public | $9,468 | 58.3% | $47,329 |
| Washington State College of Ohio | Marietta | public | $7,714 | 39% | $37,988 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus | public | $8,400 | 29.7% | $39,435 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses | Cincinnati | public | $12,037 | 73.6% | $55,163 |
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus | Jefferson | public | $9,599 | 53.9% | $42,163 |
| Polaris Career Center | Middleburg Heights | public | $9,931 | 80.4% | $38,718 |
| Southern State Community College | Hillsboro | public | $9,674 | 24.9% | $35,463 |
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg | public | $10,369 | 40.3% | $37,275 |
| Clark State College | Springfield | public | $12,135 | 31.3% | $39,584 |
| Lorain County Joint Vocational School District | Oberlin | public | $11,578 | 82.9% | $35,776 |
| Auburn Career Center | Concord Twp | public | $12,051 | 71.3% | $37,032 |
| Hocking College | Nelsonville | public | $13,704 | 40.2% | $37,791 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio | Lima | private nonprofit | $21,807 | 51.7% | $50,968 |
| Madison Adult Career Center | Mansfield | public | $14,218 | 84.9% | $30,941 |
| Terra State Community College | Fremont | public | $17,345 | 22.2% | $36,612 |
| Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education | Canton | public | $21,634 | 77.8% | $42,134 |
| Portage Lakes Career Center | Uniontown | public | $21,759 | 68.8% | $38,316 |
| Wayne County Schools Career Center | Smithville | public | $29,232 | 77% | $42,774 |
| Ohio Technical College | Cleveland | private for-profit | $34,972 | 76.2% | $48,450 |
| EHOVE Career Center | Milan | public | not reported | 88.7% | $40,117 |
| Knox County Career Center | Mount Vernon | public | not reported | not reported | $38,212 |
| Mahoning County Career and Technical Center | Canfield | public | not reported | 83.6% | $37,526 |
| Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District | Chillicothe | public | not reported | 97.6% | $46,485 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County | Newark | public | not reported | 83% | $38,002 |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not automotive technology graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
Common questions: Automotive Technology school in Ohio
- How much do Automotive Technology schools cost in Ohio?
- The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 29 automotive technology schools in Ohio is $10,974. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
- Do you need a license to work as a automotive technology in Ohio?
- Ohio does not license auto mechanics at any level of government — no state exam, hours, or schooling is required to work. The only state credential in the trade is optional: shops in the 7-county Cleveland/Akron E-Check emissions area can employ an Ohio EPA-certified emissions repair technician, qualified via Ohio 1 training or ASE L1 plus A6 certification. Voluntary ASE certification (exam plus 2 years experience) is what employers actually hire on.
- Can you get paid to train as a automotive technology in Ohio?
- Yes — Ohio has 7 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the automotive technology apprenticeships page for the current list.
- What does a automotive technology earn in Ohio?
- Working automotive technology professionals in Ohio earn a median of $48,710 per year, ranging from about $34,110 to $79,690 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.
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