Best Mechanic Schools in North Dakota (2026)

Quick answer: Auto mechanics in North Dakota earn a median of $57,360 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited auto mechanic schools in North Dakota with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

If you want to train as an auto mechanic in North Dakota, start by weighing program length, schedule, and cost at nearby schools. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $57,360 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

North Dakota Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$57,360BLS OEWS, May 2025
North Dakota pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$37,610 to $83,860BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top-paying North Dakota metro for this fieldMinot, ND, $60,020BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+4.2% growth, about 70,000 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment2,140 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
North Dakota location quotient1.10BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the North Dakota figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 275 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 60.3 miles away BOC Score 76.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 808
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $65,276 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Lake Area Technical College

Watertown, SD 215.9 miles away BOC Score 74.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 69.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 932
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,488 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND 171.2 miles away BOC Score 72.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 52.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 633
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,587 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Williston State College

Williston, ND 183.3 miles away BOC Score 70.1
Tuition $6,128 - $16,651
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40.7%
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 169
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,746 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, ND 68.3 miles away BOC Score 68.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 51.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 193
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,667 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Fergus Falls, MN 192.1 miles away BOC Score 64.5
Tuition $5,908 - $17,194
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46.5%
  • Programs offered: 79
  • Annual completions: 1129
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,581 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, MN 177.3 miles away BOC Score 63.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 51.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 654
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,671 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Brainerd, MN 275.0 miles away BOC Score 60.4
Tuition $6,249 - $19,543
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 50.6%
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 456
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,357 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN 271.1 miles away BOC Score 58.5
Tuition $6,491 - $17,408
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49.2%
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 1146
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,390 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Northwest Technical College

Bemidji, MN 232.9 miles away BOC Score 55.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 50.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 258
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,473 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, ND 60.9 miles away BOC Score 45.6
Tuition $4,632 - $14,309
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 27.6%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 89
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $34,923 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, MT 253.9 miles away BOC Score 33.2
Tuition $2,250 - $10,164
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 16.3%
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 35
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $31,073 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Auto Mechanic Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $34660, P25 $38900, P50 $50620, P75 $70430, P90 $81790.10th$34,66025th$38,90050th (median)$50,62075th$70,43090th$81,790
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$34,660
25th$38,900
50th (median)$50,620
75th$70,430
90th$81,790
Projected employment growth, United States, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, 2024-2034
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 805600; 2034 projected employment 839200; percent change +4.2%.2024805,600 jobs2034 (proj.)839,200 jobsChange: +4.2%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
2024805,600
2034 projected839,200
Percent change+4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does auto mechanic training take in North Dakota?

Auto mechanic certificate programs in North Dakota typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do auto mechanics earn in North Dakota?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), auto mechanics in North Dakota earned a median annual wage of approximately $57,360. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $37,610 to $83,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many auto mechanic schools are in North Dakota?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)