Auto Technician programs in Idaho
14 auto technician programs at 7 Idaho schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (6 programs), the state median is $46,747 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $45,424. Median borrower debt is $10,250.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 55 | $60,852 | $11,014 | $125 |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 21 | $50,820 | – | – |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 26 | $49,820 | $11,000 | $125 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 37 | $43,674 | $9,500 | $108 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 158 | $40,541 | $5,956 | $68 |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 40 | $39,227 | – | – |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 4 | 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 Idaho
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 Idaho?
By reported one-year earnings, Idaho State University leads at $60,852 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many auto technician programs are in Idaho?
The Scorecard lists 14 certificate or associate programs in this field at 7 schools in Idaho.