Auto Mechanic Schools in GA with Degree Program Descriptions

Students at Albany Technical College in Albany can pursue three automotive certificates and two diplomas. The college has a 14-credit auto climate control certificate, a 17-credit auto chassis certificate and an 18-credit auto transmission/transaxle certificate. Students can also earn an automotive technology diploma that features courses in brake and electrical systems, engine performance, suspension and steering, climate control and engine repair.

For full-time students, tuition and fees in 2016 were $1,596 per year.

Athens Technical College, located in Athens, offers certificates and a diploma involving automotive technology. The certificates range in credits from 9-18 and include automotive transmission/transaxle, automotive engine repair, automotive engine performance, automotive electrical/electronic systems, automotive chassis and automotive climate control.

The automotive technology diploma is 44 credits, and major requirements cover topics in engine performance, brake and electrical systems, climate control systems and steering. Students also have the opportunity to participate in an internship.

In its 2015-2016 school year, the school offered technical certificate, diploma, and associate's degree program students a tuition rate of $89 per credit hour.

Located in Macon, Central Georgia Technical College has three certificate and two diploma programs that prepare students to work as mechanics. The automotive chassis certificate is 17 credits and focuses on electrical and brake systems. The automotive climate control certificate is 14 credits, while the engine performance certificate is 16 credits.

Students enrolled in the automotive technology diploma are required to complete 55 credits and take courses in automotive electrical, automotive engine performance and automotive engine repair. The automotive fundamentals diploma is 40 credits and includes courses in automotive electrical and automotive engine performance.

The school's tuition is $89 per credit hour, excluding fees.

Based in Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College offers two automotive diplomas and an associate degree. The automotive technology diploma is 58 credits, while the automotive fundamentals diploma is 43 credits. Both programs feature automotive courses and an optional internship. The associate degree is 65 credits and includes the same courses as the automotive technology diploma; however, students must also complete additional general education requirements.

For the 2015-2016 academic year, the school's tuition rate alone is $89 per credit hour for in-state students.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome and offers automotive programs at the certificate, diploma and associate degree levels. The automotive technology associate degree is 63 credits and features automotive courses and general education requirements.

Students can pursue certificates in auto electrical/electronic systems, chassis, climate control, engine performance, engine repair, and transmission/transaxle. Diplomas are offered in automotive technology and automotive fundamentals.

In 2015, basic tuition at this school (excluding fees) was $89 per credit hour.

Located in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College has several automotive programs. Students can pursue training with Toyota, Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep and Nissan. The Nissan Dealership Technician Training Program offers students the option to choose among a certificate, diploma or associate degree.

Students can also earn an auto electrical/electronic systems certificate, an auto chassis certificate, an auto climate control certificate, an auto engine performance certificate, an auto engine repair certificate, an auto transmission/transaxle certificate and an automotive fundamentals diploma.

In-state students at the school pay a total of $419 per credit hour in tuition and fees.

Savannah Technical College in Savannah has an associate degree in automotive technology. The program is 65 credits, and students take courses in engine performance, brake and electrical systems, climate control, engine repair and automotive transmissions. Electives offer students a chance to participate in an internship or take courses in welding and alternative fuel technology.

Tuition and fees for students at Savannah Technical College in the 2015-2016 school year were $348 per credit hour.

Southern Crescent Technical College is located in Griffin and offers numerous automotive education and training opportunities. Certificates are available in auto electrical/electronic systems, chassis, climate control, engine performance, engine repair and transmission/transaxle.

Students can pursue diplomas in automotive fundamentals or automotive technology. The auto technology associate degree is 59 credits and includes courses in electrical and brake systems, engine performance and repair, climate control systems and transmission/transaxle.

Tuition and all fees at this school in fall 2016 totaled $395 per credit hour.

Based in Waco, West Georgia Technical College has automotive programs at the certificate and diploma levels. The college has certificates in auto chassis, climate control, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair and transmission/transaxle. Students can also pursue a 55-credit diploma that includes courses in these areas.

Tuition and fees combined for in-state students the 2015-2016 year were $398 per credit hour.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is located in Valdosta and has a 17-credit auto chassis certificate, a 16-credit auto engine performance certificate and an 18-credit auto transmission/transaxle certificate. Diplomas are also offered in automotive technology and automotive fundamentals. The fundamentals program focuses on electrical and engine performance, while the technology program also covers engine repair.

For fall 2016, total tuition and fees for the school will be $393 per credit hour.

Several schools in Georgia offer programs for aspiring auto mechanics and auto technicians. Many of these programs award graduates with certificates, diplomas, or associate's degrees and cover topics ranging from automotive fundamentals to engine repair.