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June 23

AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL IN EXTON, PA

Hands-on automotive technician training in Exton, Pennsylvania.18

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TRAIN FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE CAREER AT UTI

With total auto technician employment expected to be 815,900 by 2033,47 it’s a great time to get trained for an entry-level role in the industry. If you’ve been searching for “automotive schools near me,” we have you covered. Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Exton, Pennsylvania, is close to Philadelphia and features an Automotive Technology program that provides the education and hands-on training to help prepare the next generation of technicians.

51 weeks

Program length7

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Students in the Automotive Technology program get the opportunity to make repairs and perform maintenance on a range of vehicle models. Throughout the course, they receive industry-related training that can be applied to careers once they graduate.1

Students also get a look at what training is like in the field thanks to the blended-learning model that UTI follows. This method combines online instructor-led training with hands-on lab application and offers students more flexibility with their schedules.

AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING & CLASSES

Your search for “automotive schools near me” brought you here to UTI. Students in the Automotive Technology program gain foundational training they can build upon week after week, meaning all skill levels are welcome. Courses include:33

  • Physical Science & Technology Principles: Automotive Engines & Repair
  • Professional Service Writing
  • Automotive Power Trains
  • Automatic Transmissions
  • Technology Principles of Automotive HVAC: Climate Control
  • Fuel and Ignition Systems
  • Automotive Undercar
  • Professional Applications
  • Brakes
  • Automotive Physical Science Principles: Electronic Fundamentals
  • Drivability and Emissions
  • Advanced Diagnostic Systems
  • Power & Performance
  • Electronic Diagnostics
  • Electronic Technology

HEAR FROM A UTI EXTON AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR

UTI Exton Automotive program instructor Tom Brown’s family history with racing gave him a passion for the industry that he brings to teaching every day. He talks about the value of the relationships he has with students in this video.

AUTOMOTIVE DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATION NEAR PHILADELPHIA

There are different kinds of credentials that graduates can present to potential employers. These documents can help showcase their skills and training.

Graduates of the Automotive Technology program at UTI Exton earn diplomas. Students also graduate prepared to take exams needed to earn ASE certifications, and training can be substituted for one of the two years of work experience required to become ASE certified.

UTI Exton also offers an associate of specialized technology (AST) degree for graduates of the 75-week Automotive/Diesel & Industrial Technology program or the 51-week Automotive program who also complete five general education online courses.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

UTI’s Exton campus offers Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training programs that give students the opportunity to gain additional knowledge and training with specific automotive manufacturers. They are the 15-week Ford Accelerated Credential Training program (FACT) and the 12-week BMW FastTrack program.8

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CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES

Training at UTI Exton can help students gain the skills needed for entry-level roles in the industry. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with experience and hard work. Potential entry-level and advanced roles could include:77

    Entry-level

  • Automotive Technician
  • Service Writer
  • Smog Inspector
  • Parts Associate

You can check out our career guide to learn more about potential career paths for automotive grads.

67,000+

Estimated average annual automotive job openings in the U.S.41

$47,770

Median annual salary* for auto technicians in the U.S.25

*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location and employer compensation.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

The search for “automotive schools near me” is over. UTI’s Exton campus is located close to Philadelphia and within driving distance of Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware.

CAMPUS LOCATION

750 Pennsylvania Drive

Exton, Pennsylvania 19341

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm

W | 10 am & 2 pm

F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

800-834-7308 | Admissions

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AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR ME

Our automotive mechanic school in Pennsylvania proudly serves the following communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware: Allentown, Bethlehem, Camden, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, Trenton and Wilmington.

UTI Exton is close to several attractions for automotive students to enjoy when they’re not busy learning. There’s access to a variety of attractions, including museums and parks. Automotive students will also appreciate the proximity to different raceways, including drag strip Maple Grove Raceway, dirt track Grandview Speedway, and Dover Motor Speedway in nearby Delaware.

EXPERIENCE THE CAMPUS

Campus tours are offered Monday through Friday so you can check out UTI Exton’s classrooms and labs and get your questions answered. Schedule one below!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UTI offers in-person and virtual events throughout the year so you can get up to speed on what’s happening. Check out our events calendar below!

GET TRAINED FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE CAREER

The education and training students receive from the Automotive Technology program at UTI Exton can help prepare them for entry-level positions in the industry. Take the first step toward an exciting future by enrolling today. Use the link below to connect with an Admissions Representative who can help you get started!

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.8) Does not include time required to complete a qualifying prerequisite program such as UTI’s 51-week Automotive Technology program.18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.25) UTI’s Automotive Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as automotive technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for UTI graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as an automotive technician, such as service writer, smog inspector, and parts associate. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary for persons employed as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $36,730 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493023&Dopt=TEXT) Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled automotive technicians in North Carolina is $22.39 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $16.63 and $14.06, respectively.33) Courses vary by campus. For details, contact the program representative at the campus you are interested in attending.41) For Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 67,800 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023-33 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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