Mechanic Schools in Mississippi
Auto Mechanic Schools in Mississippi
Quite a few of the trade schools in Mississippi have multiple locations so no matter where you are, a school will be near to you. Therefore, you should be set if you have to move locations mid-course. There is a good chance you will be able to transfer campuses rather than transferring between completely different mechanic schools in Mississippi. Along with that, most of these schools are quite small. In turn, this ensures that classes will be intimate and educators will be able to provide a maximum amount of attention to each student. Lastly, there are a large amount of trade schools in Mississippi that offer education in diesel equipment tech. This is important as it is projected to have the highest job growth in Mississippi at 7.6%.
Schools in Mississippi
Mechanic Jobs in Mississippi
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Projected Job Growth
Working as an Auto Mechanic in Mississippi
As stated above, the diesel engine specialist job is projected to grow the fastest. In turn, there is a large opportunity to find a position in this field as soon as you get your degree or certification from a trade school in Mississippi. One of the downsides of working as a mechanic in Mississippi is that the wage is slightly lower than in many other states. Fortunately, neighboring states such as Alabama and Tennessee offer higher average wages. Therefore, if you want to stay in the southeast but want higher pay, these are the states to work in. You can go to a mechanic school in Mississippi but get a job in a neighboring state!
Job Type | Total in Mississippi | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 5,240 | $18.11 | $37,660 |
Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 1,020 | $19.89 | $41,380 |
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 2,680 | $18.15 | $37,750 |
Directory of Trade Schools in Mississippi
Featured Mechanic Schools in Mississippi

Hinds Community College
Programs:
Automotive Machinist Technology
Automotive Technology
Collision Repair Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Small Engine and Equipment Repair
and more…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Programs:
Auto Collision Repair Technology
Automotive Light Diesel Technology
Automotive Technology
and more…

Itawamba Community College
Programs:
Automotive Technology
Collision Repair Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Toyota AMT Program
and more…
All Mechanic Schools in Mississippi
School | Address | Programs | More Details |
Coahoma Community College | 3240 Friars Point Road Clarksdale, MS 38614 | Automotive Technology Collision Repair | View School |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Multiple Locations | Automotive Technology Diesel Equipment Technology | View School |
East Central Community College | 15738 Hwy 15 South, P.O. Box 129 Decatur, MS 39327 | Automotive Mechanics Technology Collision Repair Technology | View School |
East Mississippi Community College | Multiple Locations | Automotive Technology Diesel Mechanics | View School |
Holmes Community College | Multiple Locations | Automotive Technology Collision Repair Technology | View School |
Jones County Junior College | 900 South Court St. Ellisville, MS 39437 | Automotive Technology | View School |
Meridian Community College | 910-Hwy 19 North Meridian, MS 39307 | Automotive Technology | View School |
Mississippi Delta Community College | Hwy 3 & Cherry St. Moorhead, MS 38761 | Automotive Machine Technology Automotive Mechanics Technology | View School |
Northeast Mississippi Community College | 101 Cunningham Boulevard Booneville, MS 38829 | Automotive Mechanics Automotive Service Collision Repair Technology Diesel Power Technology | View School |
Northwest Mississippi Community College | Multiple Locations | Automotive Tech Collision Repair Technology | View School |
Pearl River Community College | Multiple Locations | Automotive Mechanics Technology | View School |
Southwest Mississippi Community College | 1156 College Drive Summit, MS 39666 | Automotive Technology Diesel Equipment Technology | View School |
Available Grants & Scholarships
Grant | School | Description | Link |
Future Mechanic Grant | Any | $1,000 for education expenses | View Grant |