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2024 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools

252 Colleges in the United States
96,336 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$34,873 Avg Early-Career Salary
Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #27 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual looked at 252 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 96,336 degrees in mechanic & repair technologies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mechanic & Repair Technologies School

Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools Your choice of mechanic & repair technologies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for mechanic & repair technologies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Bachelor's Degrees in Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Master's Degrees in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the mechanic & repair technologies degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
462 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$34,787 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in mechanic & repair technologies has to take a look at Texas State Technical College. TSTC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #148 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TSTC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 462 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the mechanic & repair technologies program report average early career income of $34,787.

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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
275 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$42,516 Median Starting Salary

Ranken Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ranken Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 275 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Ranken Technical College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies program at Ranken Technical College earn $7,642 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$46,053 Median Starting Salary

Chippewa Valley Technical College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in mechanic & repair technologies. CVTC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Eau Claire. A Best Colleges rank of #410 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CVTC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 148 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at CVTC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies degree program at Chippewa Valley Technical College make $11,179 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
332 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
33.4% Growth in Graduates

Hennepin Technical College is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in mechanic & repair technologies. Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park. A Best Colleges rank of #171 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hennepin Technical College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 332 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Those mechanic & repair technologies students who get their degree from Hennepin Technical College make $14,366 more than the typical mechanic & repair technologies graduate.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
632 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
14.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 9th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 632 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College earn a boost of around $9,848 above the typical earnings of mechanic & repair technologies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
231 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$50,443 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Wichita, WSU Tech is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 231 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at WSU Tech in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies degree program at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology get $15,569 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
364 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
22.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were about 364 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Embry-Riddle Worldwide in the most recent year we have data available. Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide earn a boost of approximately $25,687 above the average earnings of mechanic & repair technologies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
800 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
5.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Lima, University of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #298 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Northwestern Ohio is a great university overall.

There were about 800 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at University of Northwestern Ohio in the most recent year we have data available. Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree recipients from University of Northwestern Ohio get an earnings boost of approximately $3,074 above the average earnings of mechanic & repair technologies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$84,105 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Rock Springs, WWCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 2nd out of 7 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wyoming.

There were approximately 69 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at WWCC in the most recent year we have data available. Those mechanic & repair technologies students who get their degree from Western Wyoming Community College make $49,232 more than the average mechanic & repair technologies student.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$41,649 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #297 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LATI is a great school overall.

There were approximately 119 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies degree program at Lake Area Technical Institute get $6,776 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$44,010 Median Starting Salary

Century College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake. This college ranks 19th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 99 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Century College in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree recipients from Century College earn a boost of around $9,137 above the typical earnings of mechanic & repair technologies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
530 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$68,180 Median Starting Salary

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Elizabethtown. This college ranks 22nd out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were roughly 530 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Those mechanic & repair technologies students who get their degree from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College earn $33,307 more than the standard mechanic & repair technologies grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
32.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 7th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were about 67 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College of Science in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies program at North Dakota State College of Science make $16,894 above the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$45,647 Median Starting Salary

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small public college located in the small city of Lancaster. A Best Colleges rank of #321 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a great college overall.

There were about 126 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies degree program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology get $10,774 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
396 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$43,019 Median Starting Salary

Savannah Tech is a small public college located in the midsize city of Savannah. A Best Colleges rank of #423 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Savannah Tech is a great college overall.

There were approximately 396 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Savannah Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree recipients from Savannah Technical College get an earnings boost of approximately $8,145 over the typical earnings of mechanic & repair technologies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
109 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$50,223 Median Starting Salary

DCTC is a small public college located in the rural area of Rosemount. A Best Colleges rank of #436 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DCTC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 109 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at DCTC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies program at Dakota County Technical College get $15,350 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
310 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$47,306 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 21st out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 310 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent year we have data available. Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College get an earnings boost of approximately $12,432 over the average earnings of mechanic & repair technologies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
116 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
8.6% Growth in Graduates

Western Technical College is a small public college located in the city of La Crosse. This college ranks 10th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 116 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Western Technical College in the most recent data year. Those mechanic & repair technologies students who get their degree from Western Technical College earn $7,510 more than the average mechanic & repair technologies graduate.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$50,443 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Honolulu, Honolulu CC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #221 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Honolulu CC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 59 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Honolulu CC in the most recent data year. Those mechanic & repair technologies students who get their degree from Honolulu Community College earn $15,570 more than the typical mechanic & repair technologies graduate.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
191 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$43,906 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 35th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 191 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent year we have data available. Those mechanic & repair technologies students who get their degree from Tarrant County College District make $9,033 more than the standard mechanic & repair technologies grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
378 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$32,149 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Columbus, Columbus Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 8th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 378 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Columbus Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the mechanic & repair technologies program earn around $32,149 in their early career salary.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
13.7% Growth in Graduates

USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 73 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree recipients from Utah State University get an earnings boost of around $19,468 above the typical income of mechanic & repair technologies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
959 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
49.5% Growth in Graduates

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a large public college located in the city of Lexington. This college ranks 20th out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 959 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College get $10,292 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
149 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
36.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Flushing, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 48th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 149 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in the most recent data year. Those mechanic & repair technologies students who get their degree from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology earn $9,328 more than the typical mechanic & repair technologies student.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$47,851 Median Starting Salary

Madison College is a large public college located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #419 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Madison College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 138 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mechanic & repair technologies program at Madison Area Technical College earn $12,978 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Rest of the Top Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
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The Woodlands, TX
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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools award.

Rank College Location
38 Sonoran Desert Institute Tempe, AZ
39 El Centro College Dallas, TX
40 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
41 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
42 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK
43 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
44 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
45 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY
46 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
47 Central Community College Grand Island, NE
48 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
49 Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA
50 St Philip’s College San Antonio, TX

Mechanic & Repair Technologies by Region

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Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 56,539
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 19,594
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,717
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 7,770
Precision Systems Maintenance 1,932
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,267
Mechanics & Repairers 391
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies. 126

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