Career Training Path

Career Training PathPennsylvania › Automotive Training Center-Warminster

Automotive Training Center-Warminster

Warminster, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career school

Auto mechanic schoolsDiesel mechanic schools
68%completion rate · Pennsylvania avg 66%
$15,665median debt of graduates
$43,576median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$51,112median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$20,262annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 900 Johnsville Blvd, Warminster, PA 18974 · Phone: (215) 259-1900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Automotive Training Center-Warminster is a private for-profit trade school in Warminster, PA offering auto mechanic and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 68.3% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $15,665 and median earnings of $51,112 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance is reported at $20,262, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 56.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Automotive Training C… Automotive Training C…: 68.3% 68.3% Pennsylvania average Pennsylvania average: 66.2% 66.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$35,600$49,800$62,780
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$45,910$61,740$73,000

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 47 $32,506 $34,061 $15,461
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 24 $32,506 $34,061 $15,461
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 24 $32,506 $34,061 $15,461
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $32,506 $34,061 $15,461
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $32,506 $34,061 $15,461

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

Visit the school's website ↗

The Path · Free weekly newsletter
Career training, minus the guesswork.
Which programs finish, what graduates owe, what they earn. Every week.
Subscribe →

About this school

Automotive Training Center-Warminster is a private for-profit trade school located in Warminster, Pennsylvania, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Its most common programs are auto mechanic training (86 completers) and diesel mechanic training (24 completers), part of a five-program lineup.

Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 68.3%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $15,665, and median earnings ten years after enrollment were $51,112. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $20,262, and 56.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees.

This campus may suit students seeking hands-on, program-specific training in automotive or diesel mechanics rather than a traditional two-year degree path; whether it fits adult career-changers depends on program length and schedule details not reported here, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcome data independently, check the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges directly and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus. Program length, class schedule, and licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed with the school before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers five programs, most notably auto mechanic training (86 completers) and diesel mechanic training (24 completers).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with an accreditation status of Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 68.3%, which is near the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $15,665.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrollment are reported at $51,112, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $20,262.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid options compared to public institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (215) 259-1900 or visit its website to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided scorecard URL.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit for adult career-changers depends on schedule and program length details not reported in federal data; reach out to the school directly to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can call (215) 259-1900 or visit https://www.autotraining.edu/ to contact the school or begin an application.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

Choosing a career program? Pick with the numbers.
Completion, debt and pay for real programs, plus one practical tip a week. Free.
Subscribe →