Houston Community College

Houston Community College has locations in 11 cities throughout the Houston, TX, area. The college offers two year and certificate programs. Vocational offerings aside from those required to become an automotive mechanic are numerous, including programs in drafting, welding, carpentry, nursing, computer science and networking. Automotive Mechanics may pursue the following programs:

• Diesel Engine Mechanic & Repairer Certificate
• Automotive Technician Certificate
• Auto body & Collision Repair Certificate
• Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technician Degree

Address: 3100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77266-7517

North Harris Montgomery Community College

The Woodlands, TX, campus of North Harris Montgomery Community College belongs to the Lone Star College System. Its automotive programs provide general repair skills mechanics require to work with brake systems, transmissions and electrical diagnostics. The school offers both certificates and associate degree programs in the automotive field. These programs include the following:

• Power Train & Driveability Technician Specialization Certificate
• General Service Technician Certificate
• Chassis and Electrical Technician Specialization Certificate
• Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology

Address: 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381-4399

San Jacinto College Central Campus

Sa Jacinto College's Central Campus in Pasadena, TX, offers vocational certificates and associate degrees. The college also conducts joint cooperatives with high schools. San Jacinto College has nine extension campuses including one in the Houston Space Center. Automotive students and future mechanics attend the college for the following programs:

• Certificate in Automotive Collision Repair
• Certificate in Automotive Collision Repair in Management
• Certificate in Automotive Non-Collision Repair
• Certificate in Automotive Painting
• Certificate in Automotive Collision Repair Technology Repair
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Collision Repair Specializing in Management
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Collision Repair
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service -- General Motors Specialty
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Technology
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service -- Honda Specialty
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service -- Toyota Specialty
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service -- Chrysler Specialty
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service -- BMW Specialty
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service -- Ford Specialty

Address: 8060 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Texas 77501-2007

Brazosport College

Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX, houses a performance hall known as The Clarion. Although it was establish for years, the college started offering bachelor degrees in 2005. It houses a total of three academic divisions. Automotive Mechanic students attend this college for the following two programs:

• Certificate in Automotive Technology
• Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology

Address: 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566-3199

Universal Technical Institute of Texas

This college has nine Locations throughout U.S. including Houston, TX. The Universal Technical Institute is affiliated with NASCAR. This school provides training programs for Automotive Mechanics and others required to work on motorcycles and boats. Automotive certificates available through this school include the following:

• Automotive Technology Certificate (BMW)
• Automotive Technology Certificate (Ford)
• Automotive Technology Certificate (Toyota)
• Automotive Technology Certificate
• Automotive Technology Certificate (Nissan)
• Diesel and Industrial Technology Certificate
• Collision Repair and Refinish Technology Certificate

Address: 721 Lockhaven Dr, Houston, Texas 77073