Automotive Program Costs

Automotive Technology, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

71–73 semester credit hour A.A.S degree program that prepares graduates for entry level employment in the automotive industry and develops strong technical and managerial skills.

Based on 2025–26 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $15,093. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be  viewed here.

Automotive Technology Motorsport Concentration, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

71–73 semester credit hour A.A.S degree program that prepares graduates for entry level employment in the automotive industry and develops strong technical and managerial skills.

Based on 2025–26 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $15,674. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be  viewed here.

Automotive Technician Certificate

39-semester hour certificate that prepares graduates to be entry-level technicians in an automotive dealership or service center.

Based on 2025–26 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $8,225. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be viewed here.

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate

27-semester hour certificate that provides graduates with basic skills to be used in mass merchandiser/service centers.

Based on 2025–26 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $8,366. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be viewed here.

Total Cost of Attendance Estimate

Our tuition costs are less than half of what you’d pay at a public university and a fraction of the cost of a private college.

Below is Parkland’s estimated budget used to calculate cost of attendance. This is based on full-time, in-district and out-of-district students for the fall and spring semesters.
 

Your actual cost of attendance will vary based on your enrollment level, program of study (i.e. High-cost career programs/Tier 2 courses), cost of attaining a license/certification or first professional credential, living arrangements, transportation costs, and lifestyle. This information is provided to help you estimate cost so you can plan ahead and determine how much money you may need to attend Parkland College.

*Cost of Attendance is also used to calculate a student’s financial need, as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive.