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2027 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools

984 Colleges in the United States
67,766 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$45,198 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mechanic & Repair Technologies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mechanic & repair technologies programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 984 schools to find the best for mechanic & repair technologies students.

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Choosing a Great Mechanic & Repair Technologies School

Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools

Where you study mechanic & repair technologies matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

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Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the United States

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mechanic & repair technologies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

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No school ranked higher than Fox Valley Technical College this year for mechanic & repair technologies. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. About 380 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $46,837. Typical student debt for the program is $9,625. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Fox Valley Technical College

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A rank of #2 makes Weber State University one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. This very large public university is located in the city of Ogden. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Weber State University earn around $53,920 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,176. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Weber State University

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Community College Of Aurora is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mechanic & repair technologies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Aurora, Community College Of Aurora is a large public institution. There were roughly 30 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Aurora in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Community College Of Aurora earn a median of $57,677 early in their careers. Community College Of Aurora graduates carry a median of $15,365 in student loans. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Community College Of Aurora

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Alaska Anchorage one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. This large public university is located in the city of Anchorage. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 84 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alaska Anchorage in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from University Of Alaska Anchorage earn around $59,053 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,787. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for University Of Alaska Anchorage

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Madison Area Technical College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Madison Area Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Madison. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 232 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $37,001 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Madison Area Technical College

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Southeast Community College Area placed #6 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. About 306 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Southeast Community College Area in the most recent year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Southeast Community College Area earn around $52,555 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,375. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Southeast Community College Area

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College came in at #7 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Rapids. There were roughly 514 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Kirkwood Community College earn around $44,896 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete this degree. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Kirkwood Community College

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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology landed the #8 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Lancaster. There were roughly 145 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology generally make around $37,899. Typical student debt for the program is $10,711. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College earned the #9 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public university. Salt Lake Community College awarded about 189 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $51,047 in their early career. Salt Lake Community College graduates carry a median of $12,500 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Salt Lake Community College

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Owensboro Community And Technical College landed the #10 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Owensboro Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Owensboro. About 439 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Owensboro Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Owensboro Community And Technical College earn a median of $53,947 early in their careers. Owensboro Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $8,200 in student loans. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Owensboro Community And Technical College

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Bismarck State College landed the #11 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the city of Bismarck, Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public university. About 49 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Bismarck State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Bismarck State College generally make around $44,309. Typical student debt for the program is $6,275. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Bismarck State College

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Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee earned the #12 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the town of Okmulgee, Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 180 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $55,171 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,432. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee

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Great Basin College earned the #13 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the town of Elko, Great Basin College is a mid-sized public university. Great Basin College graduates 14% of students within six years. Great Basin College awarded about 128 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Great Basin College earn a median of $67,461 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,128. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Great Basin College

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Pittsburg State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 41 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Pittsburg State University in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Pittsburg State University

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University placed #15 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public university. About 3% of students finish within six years. Vincennes University awarded about 127 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $51,346 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,421. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Vincennes University

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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA

West Los Angeles College placed #16 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the suburb of Culver City, West Los Angeles College is a large public institution. There were roughly 207 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at West Los Angeles College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from West Los Angeles College earn around $65,978 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from West Los Angeles College

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Columbus State Community College earned the #17 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 58 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Columbus State Community College graduates carry a median of $9,041 in student loans. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Columbus State Community College

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Central Piedmont Community College placed #18 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. Central Piedmont Community College awarded about 236 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $44,653 in their early career. Central Piedmont Community College graduates carry a median of $11,861 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Central Piedmont Community College

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Northwest Iowa Community College placed #19 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Northwest Iowa Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Sheldon. About 44 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $51,221 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,437 to complete this degree. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Northwest Iowa Community College

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Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #20 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. About 485 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $49,950 early in their careers. Metropolitan Community College Area graduates carry a median of $12,799 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Metropolitan Community College Area

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Gateway Technical College landed the #21 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 175 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $44,606 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,292. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Gateway Technical College

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Wichita Area Technical College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 567 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Wichita Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $51,665 in their early career. Wichita Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Wichita Area Technical College

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Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill came in at #23 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Cobleskill. Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill graduates 52% of students within six years. Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill awarded about 16 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill earn a median of $31,793 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,490. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill

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Southern Utah University placed #24 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Utah University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Southern Utah University generally make around $44,998. Southern Utah University graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Southern Utah University

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Tarrant County College District landed the #25 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public institution. Tarrant County College District awarded about 257 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Tarrant County College District generally make around $50,744. Students borrow a median of $15,752 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Tarrant County College District

Rest of the Top 50 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong mechanic & repair technologies education:

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Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
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Reedley College
Reedley, CA
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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
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Parkland College
Champaign, IL
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Additional Mechanic & Repair Technologies Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for mechanic & repair technologies:

Rank School Location
#51 Bluegrass Community And Technical College Lexington, KY
#52 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
#53 Cypress College Cypress, CA
#54 Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN
#55 Thomas Edison State College Trenton, NJ
#56 Elizabethtown Community And Technical College Elizabethtown, KY
#57 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
#58 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake, WI
#59 Suny College Of Technology At Alfred Alfred, NY
#60 Gateway Community And Technical College Florence, KY
#61 Metropolitan Community College Kansas City Kansas City, MO
#62 Vermont Technical College Randolph, VT
#63 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH
#64 Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA
#65 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
#66 Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI
#67 Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College Bowling Green, KY
#68 Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS
#69 Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL
#70 Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL
#71 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
#72 Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI
#73 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
#74 Stark State College North Canton, OH
#75 Macomb Community College Warren, MI

Honorable Mentions

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Mechanic & Repair Technologies by Region

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Major Annual Graduates
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 25,253
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 9,593
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 6,087
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 5,652
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 4,300
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 2,783
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 2,589
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 2,562
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 1,493
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 1,445
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 1,433
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 945
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 603
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 544
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General 473
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 357
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic 312
Mechanics and Repairers, General 271
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician 214
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician 157
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith 125
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician 122
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair 86
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 68
Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 61
Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 57
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician 50
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other 45
Parts and Warehousing Operations and Maintenance Technology/Technician 29
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 24
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 9
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking 7
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 6
Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician 5
Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Technology/Technician 2
Engine Machinist 2
Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 2

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 984 schools evaluated.

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