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2024 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region

37 Colleges in the Plains States Region
3,797 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$38,493 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in vehicle maintenance & repair, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #76 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 37 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,797 degrees in vehicle maintenance & repair to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School

Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region The vehicle repair program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair rankings. For our Best Overall Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Vehicle Repair

The vehicle repair school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the vehicle repair degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Vehicle Repair

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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
113 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$37,021 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Ranken Technical College if you want to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ranken Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 113 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Ranken Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the vehicle repair program report average early career wages of $37,021.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Ranken Technical College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
171 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$56,718 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology if you want to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the rural area of Wichita, WSU Tech is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #440 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WSU Tech is a great university overall.

There were about 171 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at WSU Tech in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair program at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology get $18,225 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$41,649 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Lake Area Technical Institute if you wish to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #297 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LATI is a great school overall.

There were approximately 119 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent year we have data available. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Lake Area Technical Institute earn $3,156 more than the average vehicle repair grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
32.8% Growth in Graduates

North Dakota State College of Science is a great choice for students interested in a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the distant town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #806 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means North Dakota State College of Science is a great college overall.

There were about 67 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College of Science in the most recent data year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from North Dakota State College of Science get an earnings boost of approximately $13,274 above the typical income of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

DCTC is a small public college located in the rural area of Rosemount. A Best Colleges rank of #436 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DCTC is a great college overall.

There were about 73 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at DCTC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair degree program at Dakota County Technical College get $5,862 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
189 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
42.9% Growth in Graduates

Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park. A Best Colleges rank of #171 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hennepin Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 189 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the vehicle repair program earn an average of $40,053 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Hennepin Technical College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$37,647 Median Starting Salary

STC is a small public college located in the rural area of Linn. A Best Colleges rank of #646 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means STC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 88 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at STC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, vehicle repair degree recipients typically earn around $37,647 at the beginning of their careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
55.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 39th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 87 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Minneapolis Community and Technical College make $68,974 more than the standard vehicle repair grad.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$41,925 Median Starting Salary

St Cloud Technical and Community College is a small public college located in the small city of Saint Cloud. A Best Colleges rank of #689 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St Cloud Technical and Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 32 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at St Cloud Technical and Community College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair degree program at St Cloud Technical and Community College get $3,432 above the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from St Cloud Technical and Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
104 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$41,813 Median Starting Salary

DMACC is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Ankeny. A Best Colleges rank of #501 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DMACC is a great college overall.

There were about 104 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at DMACC in the most recent year we have data available. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Des Moines Area Community College earn a boost of approximately $3,320 over the typical earnings of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges by State

Explore the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 278
Missouri 283 215
Kansas 266 166
Iowa 264 278
Nebraska 238 275
North Dakota 210 79
South Dakota 204 178

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One of 7 majors within the Mechanic & Repair Technologies area of study, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair has other similar majors worth exploring.

Vehicle Repair Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 1,562
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 803
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 649
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 246
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 243
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 135
Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician 74
Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician 29
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 18
Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies 10

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 1,030
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 517
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 247
Precision Systems Maintenance 145
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies. 106
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 29

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