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 |
Find Auto Mechanic Schools
Now is the best time there has ever been to become an auto mechanic! There are many ways to help pay for school like scholarships and grants. Here you can find trade schools and grant programs which provide
Up to $6,095* per year!
*To those who qualify
Directory of Virginia Schools
Featured Trade Schools in Virginia
Tidewater Tech
Programs:
Automotive Service Technician
and more…
Lincoln Tech
Programs:
Automotive Technology
and more…
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 |