Auto Mechanic Schools in Bristol, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare auto mechanic programs in Bristol, Tennessee. 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 Bristol, TN

#1

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, TN 7.6 miles away BOC Score 50.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 793
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

Elizabethton, TN 16.3 miles away BOC Score 73.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 740
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA 44.5 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • (276) 964-2555
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 466
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Cumberland, KY 51.8 miles away BOC Score 48.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,799
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC 63.4 miles away BOC Score 46.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 610
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

McDowell Technical Community College

Marion, NC 63.8 miles away BOC Score 43.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 308

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC 64.4 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 850
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown

Morristown, TN 65 miles away BOC Score 61.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 974

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#9

Hazard Community and Technical College

Hazard, KY 70.9 miles away BOC Score 48.9
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  • In-state tuition: $4,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,432
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 3,128
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 70.9 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Tennessee Auto Mechanic Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $50,290 $24.18 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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