by our College Data Analytics Team
[Vehicle Maintenance & Repair](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/vehicle-maintenance-repair-tech/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for vehicle maintenance & repair students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in vehicle maintenance & repair, balancing cost against outcomes.
Coahoma Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,490. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $29,600. That is a strong return on a $11,745 median debt.
Hinds Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,300. Students borrow a median of $7,483 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $15,553. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Itawamba Community College one of the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $10,942. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $35,127. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
East Central Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the rural area of Decatur, East Central Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,990, while out-of-state students pay about $6,090. Students borrow a median of $6,382 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from East Central Community College generally make around $32,981. That is a strong return on a $6,382 median debt.
Holmes Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Students from in state pay about $3,710 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,610. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $13,191 in student loans. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $32,145. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Jones County Junior College placed #6 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Ellisville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,700, with out-of-state students paying around $5,700. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $9,559 in student loans. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $33,655. Set against $9,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Meridian Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,078 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,478 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $10,368. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Meridian Community College generally make around $34,846. That is a strong return on a $10,368 median debt.
Pearl River Community College placed #8 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Poplarville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $13,482. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Pearl River Community College generally make around $34,785. That is a strong return on a $13,482 median debt.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earned the #9 position for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $11,653. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the #10 spot for vehicle maintenance & repair value this year. Located in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,740. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $9,990 in student loans. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $35,001. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt.
Northeast Mississippi Community College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,470 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,750 for out-of-state students. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $12,566 in student loans. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Northeast Mississippi Community College generally make around $41,228. 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
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