by our College Data Analytics Team
[Vehicle Maintenance & Repair](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/vehicle-maintenance-repair-tech/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 46 schools to find the best return on investment for vehicle maintenance & repair students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the vehicle maintenance & repair degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked South Texas College the best value for a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair in Texas. Set in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,920, while out-of-state students pay about $7,620. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $6,868 in student loans. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $28,199. Set against $6,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at El Centro College earned it the #2 place for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $8,734. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $37,598 early in their careers. Set against $8,734 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Tarrant County College District one of the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Tarrant County College District is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,863, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $15,752. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $50,744. Set against $15,752 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Del Mar College earned it the #4 place for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,500, while out-of-state students pay about $6,050. Students borrow a median of $7,476 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Del Mar College generally make around $40,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lamar State College Port Arthur came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the city of Port Arthur, Lamar State College Port Arthur is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $1,770 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,070 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $33,385. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Lamar State College Port Arthur earn a median of $78,580 early in their careers. Set against $33,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
St Philips College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, St Philips College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,412, while out-of-state students pay about $9,952. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $15,653 in student loans. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of St Philips College earn a median of $45,185 early in their careers. Set against $15,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
El Paso Community College came in at #7 for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,274, while out-of-state students pay about $5,314. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $8,542. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of $29,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Midland College came in at #8 for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Set in the city of Midland, Midland College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,180, while out-of-state students pay about $6,180. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Midland College generally make around $43,454. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The University Of Texas At Brownsville landed the #9 spot for vehicle maintenance & repair value this year. Set in the city of Brownsville, The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,148, while out-of-state students pay about $4,948. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $10,058. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Brownsville generally make around $20,461. That is a strong return on a $10,058 median debt.
Amarillo College came in at #10 for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Amarillo College is a large public school located in the city of Amarillo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,136, while out-of-state students pay about $4,704. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $10,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Amarillo College generally make around $44,519. That is a strong return on a $10,500 median debt.
Trinity Valley Community College came in at #11 for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Trinity Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Athens. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,640, compared with $5,970 for out-of-state students. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $12,323 in student loans. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Trinity Valley Community College generally make around $32,623. That is a strong return on a $12,323 median debt.
Wharton County Junior College placed #12 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the town of Wharton, Wharton County Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,192, with out-of-state students paying around $5,904. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $10,916. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Wharton County Junior College generally make around $40,554. That is a strong return on a $10,916 median debt.
Houston Community College came in at #13 for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $38,606 early in their careers. Set against $19,223 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Odessa College earned the #14 position for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Located in the city of Odessa, Odessa College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,688, with out-of-state students paying around $4,926. Students borrow a median of $9,087 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Odessa College generally make around $47,856. Set against $9,087 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Austin Community College District placed #15 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,615 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $40,957. That is a strong return on a $10,615 median debt.
Kilgore College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the town of Kilgore, Kilgore College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,160 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,256 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $16,734. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Kilgore College generally make around $44,322. That is a strong return on a $16,734 median debt.
Laredo Community College placed #17 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the city of Laredo, Laredo Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, with out-of-state students paying around $5,748. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Laredo Community College earn a median of $31,288 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,000 median debt.
Northeast Texas Community College placed #18 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Northeast Texas Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant. In-state tuition and fees average $2,980, while out-of-state students pay about $5,620. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $15,089 in student loans. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Northeast Texas Community College earn a median of $37,839 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,089 median debt.
Ranger College placed #19 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Set in the rural area of Ranger, Ranger College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,766 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,066. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $12,749 in student loans. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $35,756. Set against $12,749 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lee College landed the #20 spot for vehicle maintenance & repair value this year. Lee College is a large public school located in the city of Baytown. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,520, with out-of-state students paying around $5,045. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $10,941. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $53,448. Set against $10,941 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South Plains College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Set in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,733, compared with $5,157 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $13,788. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of South Plains College earn a median of $30,949 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,788 median debt.
Angelina College earned the #22 position for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Angelina College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Lufkin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,430, compared with $6,490 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,828 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Angelina College generally make around $50,767. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southwest Texas Junior College landed the #23 spot for vehicle maintenance & repair value this year. Southwest Texas Junior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Uvalde. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,646, while out-of-state students pay about $6,294. Students borrow a median of $7,157 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Southwest Texas Junior College generally make around $21,826. That is a strong return on a $7,157 median debt.
Hill College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,862 in tuition and fees. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $12,302 in student loans. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $39,212. That is a strong return on a $12,302 median debt.
Alvin Community College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Set in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,906, compared with $4,402 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,600 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $55,057. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s vehicle maintenance & repair value ranking:
This list is compiled 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 · 46 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 46 ranked schools only.
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