Auto Mechanic Schools in Dalton, GA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare auto mechanic programs in Dalton, Georgia. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Auto Mechanic Schools Near Dalton, GA

#1

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 19.8 miles away BOC Score 45.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 103

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA 39.3 miles away BOC Score 53.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 113
  • Annual completions: 4,534
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

TCAT Athens

Athens, TN 50.4 miles away BOC Score 59.7
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 197

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Tri-County Community College

Murphy, NC 60.6 miles away BOC Score 50.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 128
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 62.7 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 100
  • Annual completions: 6,004
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA 74.4 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 106
  • Annual completions: 3,421
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 75.4 miles away BOC Score 51.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95
  • Annual completions: 4,107
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 75.9 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77
  • Annual completions: 3,727
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

McMinnville, TN 77.6 miles away BOC Score 58.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 343

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, GA 78.3 miles away BOC Score 44.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 106
  • Annual completions: 1,972
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Georgia Auto Mechanic Salary Snapshot

Georgia
Georgia Median Pay $49,060 $23.59 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $50,620 $24.34 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 49-3023 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • ASE certification tracks offered and pass rates
  • Hands-on shop hours vs. classroom time
  • Tool costs and whether equipment is included or separate
  • Employer partnerships or dealership placement programs
  • State-specific inspection or emissions licensing steps

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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