Technical & Trade Schools in Virginia
Auto Mechanic Schools in Virginia
Virginia is a great place to become a mechanic, because of this, there are a variety of amazing schools here that offer accelerated programs that will allow you to not only get a good understanding of the industry but will get you out working on actual cars faster than a lot of other states. Check out our school directory to learn about more schools outside of Virginia.
Schools in Virginia
Mechanic Jobs in Virginia
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Working as an Auto Mechanic in Virginia
The top 5 jobs you can get in Virginia with an Auto Mechanic Degree is Tire/Lube Technician, Automotive Technician/Master Mechanic, Service Manager, Sales Associate, and Vehicle Inspector. These are definitely not your only options; these are just the most popular jobs people in Virginia obtain with a degree. All very good options in terms of longevity, pay, and employee satisfaction. Virginia is also a very good place to be a mechanic and ranks well above average in pay, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Job Type | Total in Virginia | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 19,680 | $21.68 | $45,100 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 4,060 | $21.18 | $48,730 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 6,650 | $23.02 | $47,870 |
Directory of Virginia Schools
Featured Trade Schools in Virginia
Tidewater Tech
Programs:
Automotive Service Technician
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Lincoln Tech
Programs:
Automotive Technology
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All Mechanic Schools in Virginia
| School | Address | Programs | More Info |
Advanced Technology Institute | 5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 | Automotive Technology | View School |
Virginia Highlands Community College | 100 VHCC Drive Abingdon, VA 24212 | Diesel Mechanic | View School |
Virginia Western Community College | 3093 Colonial Ave Roanoke, VA 24015 | Automotive Analysis & Repair | View School |
Danville Community College | 1008 S Main St Danville, VA 24541 | Automotive Analysis & Repair | View School |
Blue Ridge Community College | 1 College Lane Weyers Cave, VA 24486 | Automotive Analysis & Repair Automotive Mechanical Systems Automotive Undercar & HVAC Automotive Fuel & Electrical | View School |
Germanna Community College | 2130 Germanna Hwy Locust Grove, VA 22508 | Automotive Diagnostician Automotive Technician | View School |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | 1651 E Parham Road Henrico, VA 23228 | Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Automotive Technology Diesel Mechanics Technology | View School |
New River Community College | 5251 College Drive Dublin, VA 24084 | Automotive Analysis and Repair | View School |
Northern Virginia Community College | 4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd Annandale, VA 22003 | Automotive Technology Maintenance & Light Repair Collision Repair Diesel Mechanic | View School |
Patrick Henry Community College | 645 Patriot Avenue Martinsville, VA 24112 | Auto Body Technology Automotive Technology Motorsports Technician | View School |
Southside Virginia Community College | 109 Campus Dr Alberta, VA 23821 | Automotive Diagnosis & Tune-Up Automotive Tune-Up Diesel Technician | View School |
Southwest Virginia Community College | 369 College Road US Rt. 19 Richlands, VA 24641 | Automotive Mechanics Technology | View School |
Thomas Nelson Community College | 99 Thomas Nelson Drive Hampton, VA 23666 | Automotive Mechanics Technology | View School |
Wilson Workforce & Rehabilitation Center | 64 James Anderson Road Fishersville, VA 22939 | Automotive Technology | View School |
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 | 6/6/2019 |
| Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship | Nationwide | Full-Tuition paid for eligible students | 2019 closed |
| 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 | 2019 closed |
| Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for Mechanical Engineering Students | 2019 closed |
| BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $6,000 paid annually in $1,500 increments | 2019 closed |
| Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $400 for eligible students | 4/15/2020 |
| GMiS Scholars Program | Nationwide | Various, for underrepresented students in tech | 2019 closed |
| SMA Native American STEM Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,500, for Native American STEM students | 6/19/2019 |
| Two Ten Higher Education Scholarships | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for students with 2 years of personal or parents experience in footwear industry | 2019 closed |
| Viceroy Auto Trans Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | 2019 closed |
| Automotive Hall of Fame Educational Fund | Nationwide | Up to $2,000 for eligible students | 6/30/2019 |
| 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 | 3/1/2020 |
| Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years | 12/15/2019 |
| TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $6,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,500 increments for four years | 12/15/2019 |
| Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years | 12/15/2019 |
| Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | 12/15/2019 |
| Yanmar/SAE Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | 4/1/2020 |
| Horatio Alger Association CTE Scholarships | Nationwide | Up to $2,500 for eligible students | 6/15 each year |
| AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $2,000 for eligible students | 6/15 & 10/15 each year |