Auto Mechanic Schools in Bowling Green, KY

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare auto mechanic programs in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Auto Mechanic Schools Near Bowling Green, KY

#1

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Bowling Green, KY 2.3 miles away BOC Score 56.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 5,164
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

Hartsville, TN 43.5 miles away BOC Score 71.8
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 308

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#3

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Elizabethtown, KY 58.5 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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  • In-state tuition: $4,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,432
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 4,861
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

Nashville, TN 59 miles away BOC Score 45.0
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 1,283

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

Nashville, TN 59 miles away BOC Score 56.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 925

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#6

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY 62.9 miles away BOC Score 55.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 4,904
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY 64.6 miles away BOC Score 55.9
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 2,086
  • Online programs available

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#8

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

Livingston, TN 73.7 miles away BOC Score 56.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 418

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#9

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN 77.8 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 732

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#10

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

Dickson, TN 83.1 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 798

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Kentucky Auto Mechanic Salary Snapshot

Kentucky
Kentucky Median Pay $44,890 $21.58 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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