Arizona Automotive Institute
Arizona Automotive Institute is a private, for-profit trade school in Glendale, Arizona, founded in October 1968 and operated by Ancora Education as a branch campus of Miller-Motte College - Chattanooga (IPEDS lists it as Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute). It offers diploma, certificate, and associate-level programs in automotive service, diesel-heavy truck, combination welding, electrical, HVAC and basic refrigeration, construction and trades management, and CDL truck driving. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is approved and regulated by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Accreditation
- Accredited, as a branch campus of Miller-Motte College - Chattanooga, TN
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education
Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Approved and regulated (licensed)
AZ
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanic / Service Tech | Diploma | 50 weeks; 1,200 clock hours; 71.5 quarter credit hours over 5 terms. Offered on-campus or hybrid. | In person | $23,238 | $27,210 | 65% | 60% | — | View |
| Truck Driving (CDL) | Certificate | 160 clock hours; day schedule 4 weeks, evening and weekend schedules 8 weeks. Not Title IV eligible; DOT physical and drug screen included in program cost. | In person | — | $5,000 | 93% | 70% | 92% | View |
| Welding | Diploma | 40 weeks; 960 clock hours; 56.5 quarter credit hours over 4 terms. NCCER-recognized curriculum; prepares for AWS-standard welding certification test. Offered on-campus or hybrid. | In person | $18,363 | $22,640 | 69% | 70% | — | View |
| Electrician | Diploma | 40 weeks; 800 clock hours; 50 quarter credit hours over 4 terms. NCCER-aligned (Core through Level IV). Catalog states the program does not prepare students for the electrician licensing exam. Offered on-campus or hybrid. | In person | $16,750 | $21,540 | 86% | 71% | — | View |
| HVAC Technician | Diploma | 40 weeks; 800 clock hours; 50 quarter credit hours over 4 terms. NCCER-recognized curriculum; students prepare for and sit for EPA Section 608 certification. Offered on-campus or hybrid. | In person | $17,000 | $20,540 | 76% | 70% | — | View |
Data sources
- Arizona Automotive Institute homepageArizona Automotive Institute · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Consumer Information pageArizona Automotive Institute · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Arizona Automotive Institute Catalog (Glendale) - accreditation, state approval, history, tuition, and program pagesArizona Automotive Institute / Ancora Education · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- Disclosure of Student Demographics and Outcomes (SRTK) 2025-2026 - source of all completion, employment, and licensure ratesArizona Automotive Institute · Retrieved August 31, 2026
- College Navigator - Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute (IPEDS 103963)U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics · Retrieved August 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Arizona Automotive Institute accredited?
- Yes — Arizona Automotive Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Arizona Automotive Institute located?
- Arizona Automotive Institute's main campus is at 6829 N. 46th Ave., Glendale, AZ, 85301.
- What programs does Arizona Automotive Institute offer?
- Arizona Automotive Institute offers 5 programs including Auto Mechanic / Service Tech, Truck Driving (CDL), Welding, Electrician, HVAC Technician.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Auto Mechanic / Service Tech
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $23,238
- Fees
- $3,973
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $27,210
Truck Driving (CDL)
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- —
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $5,000
Welding
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $18,363
- Fees
- $4,278
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $22,640
Electrician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,750
- Fees
- $4,790
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $21,540
HVAC Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $17,000
- Fees
- $3,540
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $20,540
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
- These are different things. State approval lets the school operate; accreditation by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is what lets you use federal financial aid and is required for many professional licensure paths.
- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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