by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mechanic & Repair Technologies](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mechanic & repair technologies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mechanic & repair technologies degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in mechanic & repair technologies, no school beat Washington County Community College this year. Located in the rural area of Calais, Washington County Community College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $4,156 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,407.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Maine Community College earned it the #2 place for mechanic & repair technologies. Central Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Auburn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,140, compared with $7,020 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $11,750. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Central Maine Community College earn a median of $43,372 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,750 median debt.
Northern Maine Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $11,276 in student loans. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Northern Maine Community College earn a median of $40,977 early in their careers. Set against $11,276 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Maine Community College earned it the #4 place for mechanic & repair technologies. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,869 to complete the mechanic & repair technologies program here. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Southern Maine Community College generally make around $41,328. Set against $13,869 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in mechanic & repair technologies will find it at Northeast Technical Institute, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Scarborough, Northeast Technical Institute is a small private for-profit university. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $8,550 in student loans. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Northeast Technical Institute earn a median of $44,276 early in their careers.
The Landing School came in at #6 for value in mechanic & repair technologies this year. The Landing School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Arundel. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,037. Graduates go on to earn a median of $65,849 ten years after entry.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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