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2027 Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in Illinois

29 Colleges in the United States
2,878 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
$41,244 Avg Early-Career Salary

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 29 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools.

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Best Schools for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College tops our 2027 ranking of the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of East Peoria. Illinois Central College awarded about 17 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree from Illinois Central College earn around $58,122 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,222 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Illinois Central College

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Joliet Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Joliet. Joliet Junior College awarded about 251 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Joliet Junior College earn a median of $40,118 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,995 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Joliet Junior College

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Moraine Valley Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a large public university. Moraine Valley Community College awarded about 127 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program make about $43,844 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,149. Get the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician details for Moraine Valley Community College

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Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

Rock Valley College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician, ranking #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Rockford. There were roughly 24 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Rock Valley College in the most recent data year. Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Rock Valley College earn a median of $41,625 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,745 to complete this degree. See the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program report for Rock Valley College

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Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Parkland College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician, ranking #5. This large public university is located in the city of Champaign. Parkland College awarded about 53 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Parkland College earn a median of $51,093 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,000. Get the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician details for Parkland College

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Waubonsee Community College placed #6 among the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Sugar Grove. There were roughly 129 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Waubonsee Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Waubonsee Community College generally make around $39,659. Waubonsee Community College graduates carry a median of $9,939 in student loans. Read more about the automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program at Waubonsee Community College

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Elgin Community College earned the #7 position for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. This large public university is located in the city of Elgin. About 179 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Elgin Community College in the most recent year. Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Elgin Community College earn a median of $43,975 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,727 to complete this degree. Get the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician details for Elgin Community College

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Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL

Oakton Community College placed #8 among the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. This large public university is located in the city of Des Plaines. About 146 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Oakton Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree from Oakton Community College earn around $48,838 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,750. More information about a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Oakton Community College

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Lincoln Land Community College placed #9 among the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. Located in the rural area of Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 109 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Lincoln Land Community College in the most recent data year. Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Lincoln Land Community College earn a median of $48,308 early in their careers. Lincoln Land Community College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Get the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician details for Lincoln Land Community College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage earned the #10 position for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public university. There were roughly 28 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at College Of Dupage in the most recent data year. Students who receive their automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree from College Of Dupage earn around $43,025 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,492 to complete this degree. Get the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician details for College Of Dupage

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College landed the #11 spot for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. Located in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public university. Lake Land College awarded about 118 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree from Lake Land College earn around $30,294 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,769. Get the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician details for Lake Land College

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Mchenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL

Mchenry County College earned the #12 position for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. Set in the rural area of Crystal Lake, Mchenry County College is a large public institution. There were roughly 121 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Mchenry County College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Mchenry County College generally make around $24,177. Typical student debt for the program is $7,440. See the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program report for Mchenry County College

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Lewis And Clark Community College landed the #13 spot for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. Set in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 20 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Lewis And Clark Community College in the most recent year. Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Lewis And Clark Community College earn a median of $41,313 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,602. See the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program report for Lewis And Clark Community College

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Triton College
River Grove, IL

Triton College landed the #14 spot for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of River Grove. About 233 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Triton College in the most recent year. Students who receive their automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree from Triton College earn around $43,278 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,994 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Triton College

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Illinois Valley Community College earned the #15 position for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. Set in the town of Oglesby, Illinois Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 74 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Illinois Valley Community College generally make around $33,224. Students borrow a median of $8,099 to complete this degree. Get the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician details for Illinois Valley Community College

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College Of Lake County placed #16 among the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. Set in the suburb of Grayslake, College Of Lake County is a very large public institution. There were roughly 370 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at College Of Lake County in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from College Of Lake County generally make around $50,314. College Of Lake County graduates carry a median of $9,785 in student loans. See the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program report for College Of Lake County

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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College came in at #17 for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. This large public university is located in the town of Olney. About 13 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College generally make around $38,331. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College graduates carry a median of $9,434 in student loans. More information about a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College

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Danville Area Community College earned the #18 position for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Danville. Danville Area Community College awarded about 48 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program make about $36,123 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,470. More information about a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Danville Area Community College

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Richland Community College came in at #19 for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. Set in the city of Decatur, Richland Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 27 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Richland Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Richland Community College generally make around $46,233. Students borrow a median of $9,562 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Richland Community College

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Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College came in at #20 for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. Kaskaskia College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Centralia. There were roughly 18 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Kaskaskia College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program make about $45,658 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,875. Read more about the automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program at Kaskaskia College

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Kankakee Community College placed #21 among the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. Set in the city of Kankakee, Kankakee Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Kankakee Community College awarded about 13 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician graduates of Kankakee Community College earn a median of $60,509 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,289 to complete this degree. Read more about the automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program at Kankakee Community College

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Kishwaukee College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. Located in the rural area of Malta, Kishwaukee College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 21 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Kishwaukee College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Kishwaukee College generally make around $30,398. Kishwaukee College graduates carry a median of $10,328 in student loans. See the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program report for Kishwaukee College

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Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL

Prairie State College came in at #23 for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Chicago Heights. Prairie State College awarded about 35 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from Prairie State College generally make around $37,500. Typical student debt for the program is $15,663. See the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program report for Prairie State College

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Rend Lake College earned the #24 position for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician this year. Located in the rural area of Ina, Rend Lake College is a mid-sized public university. About 89 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at Rend Lake College in the most recent year. Students who receive their automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree from Rend Lake College earn around $42,770 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,688 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Rend Lake College

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City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools. City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College is a large public school located in the city of Chicago. About 78 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degrees were awarded at City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree recipients from City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College generally make around $27,158. Students borrow a median of $11,458 to complete this degree. See the full automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program report for City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College

Rest of the Top 29 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician education:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.

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