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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong vehicle maintenance & repair education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 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.
For return on investment in vehicle maintenance & repair, no school beat Salina Area Technical College this year. Salina Area Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Salina. Students from in state pay about $7,128 in tuition and fees. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $38,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Coffeyville Community College one of the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the town of Coffeyville, Coffeyville Community College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,600, compared with $4,680 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $12,838. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Coffeyville Community College generally make around $45,342. Set against $12,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Seward County Community College And Area Technical School one of the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the town of Liberal, Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,032 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,408 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $9,175. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $53,375. That is a strong return on a $9,175 median debt.
Hutchinson Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair, landing the #4 spot this year. Hutchinson Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Hutchinson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, compared with $4,770 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,148 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Hutchinson Community College generally make around $42,285. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Fort Scott Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair, landing the #5 spot this year. Fort Scott Community College is a small public school located in the town of Fort Scott. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $3,840. Students borrow a median of $12,990 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $40,041. Set against $12,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wichita Area Technical College placed #6 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,237. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $13,000. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Wichita Area Technical College earn a median of $51,665 early in their careers. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cowley County Community College placed #7 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Cowley County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Arkansas City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800, with out-of-state students paying around $6,600. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $9,312. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $34,099. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Washburn Institute Of Technology earned the #8 position for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Topeka. In-state tuition and fees average $8,880. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $7,000. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Washburn Institute Of Technology generally make around $35,875. That is a strong return on a $7,000 median debt.
Pratt Community College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Pratt Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Pratt. Students from in state pay about $4,256 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,936. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $10,327. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Pratt Community College earn a median of $61,703 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Manhattan Area Technical College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Manhattan Area Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Manhattan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,844. Students borrow a median of $15,499 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $43,205. Set against $15,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Neosho County Community College placed #11 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,704. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $13,209. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Neosho County Community College generally make around $44,672. Set against $13,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Highland Community College Highland placed #12 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College Highland is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,495. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Highland Community College Highland generally make around $22,909. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
North Central Kansas Technical College placed #13 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Beloit. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,928 ten years after entry.
Northwest Kansas Technical College landed the #14 spot for vehicle maintenance & repair value this year. Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Goodland. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Northwest Kansas Technical College earn a median of $41,638 early in their careers.
Johnson County Community College earned the #15 position for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $13,532 in student loans. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $46,473 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Butler Community College placed #16 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,541, while out-of-state students pay about $6,271. Students borrow a median of $16,670 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Butler Community College earn a median of $39,404 early in their careers. Set against $16,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pittsburg State University earned the #17 position for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $12,000. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pittsburg State University admits about 89% of applicants.
Flint Hills Technical College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Set in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,944. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $14,690. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Flint Hills Technical College generally make around $40,435. Set against $14,690 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Kansas City Kansas Community College came in at #19 for value in vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,996, while out-of-state students pay about $6,482. Students borrow a median of $4,849 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Kansas City Kansas Community College generally make around $36,954. That is a strong return on a $4,849 median debt.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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