by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mechanic & Repair Technologies](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 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 Dodge City Community College this year. Set in the town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,650 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,850. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,427 ten years after entry.
A rank of #2 makes Coffeyville Community College one of the best values for mechanic & repair technologies. Coffeyville Community College is a small public school located in the town of Coffeyville. In-state tuition and fees average $3,600, compared with $4,680 for out-of-state students. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $12,838 in student loans. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Coffeyville Community College earn a median of $45,342 early in their careers. Set against $12,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salina Area Technical College earned it the #3 place for mechanic & repair technologies. Salina Area Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Salina. In-state tuition and fees average $7,128. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $38,440. Set against $17,124 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in mechanic & repair technologies will find it at Fort Scott Community College, which ranked #4. Fort Scott Community College is a small public school located in the town of Fort Scott. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,390, compared with $3,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $12,990. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Fort Scott Community College generally make around $40,041. Set against $12,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Hutchinson Community College one of the best values for mechanic & repair technologies. Hutchinson Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Hutchinson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $4,770. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $18,148 in student loans. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $42,285. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Liberal. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,032, compared with $5,408 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,175 to complete the mechanic & repair technologies program here. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Seward County Community College And Area Technical School earn a median of $53,375 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,175 median debt.
Colby Community College placed #7 among the best values for mechanic & repair technologies. Located in the town of Colby, Colby Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,140, compared with $5,830 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $14,796. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Colby Community College earn a median of $40,598 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,796 median debt.
Cowley County Community College earned the #8 position for value in mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the town of Arkansas City, Cowley County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800, while out-of-state students pay about $6,600. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $9,312. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Cowley County Community College generally make around $34,099. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,237. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Wichita Area Technical College generally make around $51,665. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Washburn Institute Of Technology earned the #10 position for value in mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,880 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $7,000. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $35,875. Set against $7,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pratt Community College placed #11 among the best values for mechanic & repair technologies. Located in the town of Pratt, Pratt Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,256, while out-of-state students pay about $4,936. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $10,327 in student loans. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $61,703. That is a strong return on a $10,327 median debt.
Manhattan Area Technical College placed #12 among the best values for mechanic & repair technologies. Located in the city of Manhattan, Manhattan Area Technical College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,844. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $15,499. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Manhattan Area Technical College earn a median of $39,131 early in their careers. Set against $15,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Neosho County Community College came in at #13 for value in mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,704. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $13,209. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $44,672. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Highland Community College Highland landed the #14 spot for mechanic & repair technologies value this year. Located in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College Highland is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,495. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $11,000. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $22,909. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt.
Cloud County Community College earned the #15 position for value in mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the rural area of Concordia, Cloud County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, compared with $4,500 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $8,000. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Cloud County Community College generally make around $53,004. That is a strong return on a $8,000 median debt.
North Central Kansas Technical College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the rural area of Beloit, North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,928 ten years after entry.
Northwest Kansas Technical College landed the #17 spot for mechanic & repair technologies value this year. Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Goodland. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $41,638.
Johnson County Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Johnson County Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Overland Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $13,532 in student loans. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $46,473. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Washburn University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,945, with out-of-state students paying around $20,949. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $7,000. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $50,955 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Butler Community College placed #20 among the best values for mechanic & repair technologies. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,541, compared with $6,271 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,670 to complete the mechanic & repair technologies program here. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Butler Community College generally make around $39,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pittsburg State University earned the #21 position for value in mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the mechanic & repair technologies program here. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $50,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pittsburg State University admits about 89% of applicants.
Flint Hills Technical College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,944. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates carry a median of $14,690 in student loans. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Flint Hills Technical College earn a median of $40,435 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kansas City Kansas Community College landed the #23 spot for mechanic & repair technologies value this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,996, compared with $6,482 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $4,849 to complete the mechanic & repair technologies program here. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Kansas City Kansas Community College earn a median of $36,970 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 ranked schools only.
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