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2027 Best Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

74 Colleges in the United States
4,954 Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology Degrees Awarded
$42,964 Avg Early-Career Salary

Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 74 schools to find the best for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students.

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Best Schools for Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall industrial mechanics & maintenance technology education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology

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No school ranked higher than Jefferson Community And Technical College this year for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology. This large public university is located in the city of Louisville. About 172 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at Jefferson Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Jefferson Community And Technical College earn a median of $59,963 early in their careers. Jefferson Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Read more about the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program at Jefferson Community And Technical College

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A rank of #2 makes Owensboro Community And Technical College one of the top schools for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Owensboro. About 228 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at Owensboro Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Owensboro Community And Technical College earn a median of $54,247 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,200 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial mechanics & maintenance technology from Owensboro Community And Technical College

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Students looking for a strong industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program will find one at Gateway Community And Technical College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Florence, Gateway Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 123 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Gateway Community And Technical College earn a median of $68,103 early in their careers. Gateway Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $8,813 in student loans. Get the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology details for Gateway Community And Technical College

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Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in industrial mechanics & maintenance technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Lexington. There were roughly 474 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Bluegrass Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Bluegrass Community And Technical College earn a median of $65,049 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,750. See the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program report for Bluegrass Community And Technical College

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Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in industrial mechanics & maintenance technology, ranking #5. Set in the city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 303 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Elizabethtown Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program make about $62,497 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,900 to complete this degree. See the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program report for Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

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Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earned the #6 position for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 375 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree from Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College earn around $59,872 in the first couple years of their career. Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $8,637 in student loans. See the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program report for Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College

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Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best industrial mechanics & maintenance technology schools. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public university. Chattahoochee Technical College awarded about 170 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees in the most recent data year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn a median of $44,673 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,616 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial mechanics & maintenance technology from Chattahoochee Technical College

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West Georgia Technical College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best industrial mechanics & maintenance technology schools. Set in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. West Georgia Technical College awarded about 97 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program make about $39,922 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in industrial mechanics & maintenance technology from West Georgia Technical College

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University Of Arkansas At Monticello came in at #9 for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Monticello. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. About 33 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas At Monticello in the most recent year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of University Of Arkansas At Monticello earn a median of $49,589 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology details for University Of Arkansas At Monticello

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South Louisiana Community College landed the #10 spot for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette. There were roughly 15 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree recipients from South Louisiana Community College generally make around $38,854. Typical student debt for the program is $12,435. See the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program report for South Louisiana Community College

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #11 for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Georgia Northwestern Technical College awarded about 249 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program make about $62,982 in their early career. Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates carry a median of $8,492 in student loans. See the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program report for Georgia Northwestern Technical College

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West Kentucky Community And Technical College landed the #12 spot for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. West Kentucky Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Paducah. About 32 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at West Kentucky Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree from West Kentucky Community And Technical College earn around $31,903 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,778 to complete this degree. Read more about the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program at West Kentucky Community And Technical College

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Trident Technical College earned the #13 position for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. Set in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a very large public institution. About 23 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at Trident Technical College in the most recent year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Trident Technical College earn a median of $50,166 early in their careers. Trident Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,116 in student loans. Read more about the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program at Trident Technical College

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Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA

Lanier Technical College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best industrial mechanics & maintenance technology schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 73 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Lanier Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program make about $37,118 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,278. Read more about the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program at Lanier Technical College

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Savannah Technical College placed #15 among the best industrial mechanics & maintenance technology schools. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 62 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Savannah Technical College in the most recent data year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Savannah Technical College earn a median of $37,386 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,843. Get the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology details for Savannah Technical College

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Shelton State Community College landed the #16 spot for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. About 29 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at Shelton State Community College in the most recent year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Shelton State Community College earn a median of $49,403 early in their careers. Shelton State Community College graduates carry a median of $10,688 in student loans. See the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program report for Shelton State Community College

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Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins placed #17 among the best industrial mechanics & maintenance technology schools. Located in the city of Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a large public university. There were roughly 67 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree from Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earn around $39,765 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,693. More information about a degree in industrial mechanics & maintenance technology from Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins

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Arkansas State University Newport placed #18 among the best industrial mechanics & maintenance technology schools. Set in the rural area of Newport, Arkansas State University Newport is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 23 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Newport in the most recent data year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Arkansas State University Newport earn a median of $44,500 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,925 to complete this degree. Get the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology details for Arkansas State University Newport

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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College earned the #19 position for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College is a large public university. About 25 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at Gwinnett Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree from Gwinnett Technical College earn around $39,288 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,048 to complete this degree. Get the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology details for Gwinnett Technical College

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Enterprise State Community College came in at #20 for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Enterprise. About 33 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at Enterprise State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree from Enterprise State Community College earn around $22,991 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program at Enterprise State Community College

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Somerset Community College earned the #21 position for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. Set in the town of Somerset, Somerset Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 153 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Somerset Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree from Somerset Community College earn around $56,556 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,722. Get the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology details for Somerset Community College

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Southern Union State Community College earned the #22 position for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. Located in the rural area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 162 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology students who graduated with this degree at Southern Union State Community College in the most recent data year. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology graduates of Southern Union State Community College earn a median of $44,385 early in their careers. Southern Union State Community College graduates carry a median of $11,555 in student loans. More information about a degree in industrial mechanics & maintenance technology from Southern Union State Community College

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Northeast Alabama Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best industrial mechanics & maintenance technology schools. Located in the rural area of Rainsville, Northeast Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 70 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees were awarded at Northeast Alabama Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree from Northeast Alabama Community College earn around $35,119 in the first couple years of their career. Northeast Alabama Community College graduates carry a median of $7,459 in student loans. Get the full industrial mechanics & maintenance technology details for Northeast Alabama Community College

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Northwest Shoals Community College earned the #24 position for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. Set in the city of Muscle Shoals, Northwest Shoals Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northwest Shoals Community College awarded about 96 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degree recipients from Northwest Shoals Community College generally make around $33,842. Typical student debt for the program is $13,312. More information about a degree in industrial mechanics & maintenance technology from Northwest Shoals Community College

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East Mississippi Community College landed the #25 spot for industrial mechanics & maintenance technology this year. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. East Mississippi Community College awarded about 24 industrial mechanics & maintenance technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program make about $34,012 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,422. Read more about the industrial mechanics & maintenance technology program at East Mississippi Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s industrial mechanics & maintenance technology ranking:

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Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 74 schools evaluated.

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