by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 83 associate degrees in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance to qualified students.
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Your choice of heavy/industrial equipment maintenance for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality equipment maintenance program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance has to look into Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Located in the town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Texarkana College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance. Texarkana College is a small public college located in the small city of Texarkana.More information about a associate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance from Texarkana College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance has to look into Tyler Junior College. Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance from Tyler Junior College
Explore the best heavy/industrial equipment maintenance schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 21 |
| Arizona | 169 | 31 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 10 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 21 |
One of 7 majors within the Mechanic & Repair Technologies area of study, Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology | 66 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 2,710 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 728 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration | 234 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 143 |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 8 |
| Mechanics & Repairers | 2 |
