Auto Technician programs in South Carolina
21 auto technician programs at 13 South Carolina schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $50,656 one year after completion, 12% above the national median of $45,424. Median borrower debt is $11,250.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 24 | $58,413 | – | – |
| York Technical College | Rock Hill, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 6 | $54,510 | – | – |
| Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 47 | $46,801 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 22 | $36,631 | – | – |
| Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 76 | not reported | $10,500 | $119 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Midlands Technical College | West Columbia, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Midlands Technical College | West Columbia, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Spartanburg Community College | Spartanburg, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Spartanburg Community College | Spartanburg, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Carolina Technical College | Sumter, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 76 | not reported | – | – |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Williamsburg Technical College | Kingstree, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| York Technical College | Rock Hill, SC | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a auto technician school in South Carolina
ASE certifications are the common industry credential and generally require work experience as well as a test. Manufacturer-sponsored programs may add brand-specific training.
- Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Do I need to bring my own tools, and what do they cost?
- What share of graduates are placed at dealerships or independent shops?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying auto technician program in South Carolina?
By reported one-year earnings, Greenville Technical College leads at $58,413 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many auto technician programs are in South Carolina?
The Scorecard lists 21 certificate or associate programs in this field at 13 schools in South Carolina.