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2027 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the The Plains States Region

73 Colleges in the United States
5,344 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Degrees Awarded
$43,900 Avg Early-Career Salary

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their vehicle maintenance & repair programs.

College Factual analyzed 73 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools.

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

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the vehicle maintenance & repair degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

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No school ranked higher than Southeast Community College Area this year for vehicle maintenance & repair. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. About 254 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Southeast Community College Area in the most recent year. Graduates of the vehicle maintenance & repair program make about $52,556 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,375 to complete this degree. Get the full vehicle maintenance & repair details for Southeast Community College Area

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Students looking for a strong vehicle maintenance & repair program will find one at Metropolitan Community College Area, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Omaha. Metropolitan Community College Area awarded about 283 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees in the most recent data year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $49,950 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete this degree. See the full vehicle maintenance & repair program report for Metropolitan Community College Area

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

A rank of #3 makes Kirkwood Community College one of the top schools for vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a large public university. About 371 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $44,896 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete this degree. Get the full vehicle maintenance & repair details for Kirkwood Community College

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Bismarck State College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair, ranking #4. Set in the city of Bismarck, Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 22 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Bismarck State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their vehicle maintenance & repair degree from Bismarck State College earn around $44,309 in the first couple years of their career. Bismarck State College graduates carry a median of $6,275 in student loans. More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Bismarck State College

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A rank of #5 makes Des Moines Area Community College one of the top schools for vehicle maintenance & repair. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 186 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $52,325 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,624. More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Des Moines Area Community College

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Wichita Area Technical College placed #6 among the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Wichita. About 484 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Wichita Area Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their vehicle maintenance & repair degree from Wichita Area Technical College earn around $51,665 in the first couple years of their career. Wichita Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. See the full vehicle maintenance & repair program report for Wichita Area Technical College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College placed #7 among the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Central Community College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Island. There were roughly 336 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Central Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their vehicle maintenance & repair degree from Central Community College earn around $46,758 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full vehicle maintenance & repair details for Central Community College

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Pittsburg State University earned the #8 position for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Pittsburg. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Pittsburg State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $50,003. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Pittsburg State University

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North Dakota State College Of Science ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wahpeton. About 100 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at North Dakota State College Of Science in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from North Dakota State College Of Science generally make around $56,659. Typical student debt for the program is $11,835. Read more about the vehicle maintenance & repair program at North Dakota State College Of Science

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Dakota County Technical College placed #10 among the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Rosemount. There were roughly 91 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Dakota County Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the vehicle maintenance & repair program make about $51,116 in their early career. Dakota County Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read more about the vehicle maintenance & repair program at Dakota County Technical College

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College landed the #11 spot for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. Hennepin Technical College awarded about 183 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College generally make around $49,838. Hennepin Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,565 in student loans. See the full vehicle maintenance & repair program report for Hennepin Technical College

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Manhattan Area Technical College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Set in the city of Manhattan, Manhattan Area Technical College is a small public institution. Manhattan Area Technical College awarded about 33 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Manhattan Area Technical College generally make around $43,205. Typical student debt for the program is $15,499. See the full vehicle maintenance & repair program report for Manhattan Area Technical College

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Flint Hills Technical College earned the #13 position for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Located in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public university. About 47 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Flint Hills Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Flint Hills Technical College generally make around $40,435. Flint Hills Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,690 in student loans. More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Flint Hills Technical College

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Central Lakes College Brainerd earned the #14 position for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Central Lakes College Brainerd is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Brainerd. Central Lakes College Brainerd awarded about 47 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the vehicle maintenance & repair program make about $41,672 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. See the full vehicle maintenance & repair program report for Central Lakes College Brainerd

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Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #15 for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Located in the town of Alexandria, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public university. Alexandria Technical And Community College awarded about 55 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their vehicle maintenance & repair degree from Alexandria Technical And Community College earn around $55,631 in the first couple years of their career. Alexandria Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Alexandria Technical And Community College

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Iowa Western Community College earned the #16 position for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Council Bluffs. There were roughly 123 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their vehicle maintenance & repair degree from Iowa Western Community College earn around $47,199 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,055. More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Iowa Western Community College

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Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Set in the rural area of Calmar, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a moderately-sized public institution. About 17 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar in the most recent year. Graduates of the vehicle maintenance & repair program make about $43,536 in their early career. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Get the full vehicle maintenance & repair details for Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar

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Western Iowa Tech Community College earned the #18 position for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Sioux City. Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded about 91 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees in the most recent data year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College earn a median of $36,535 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree. Get the full vehicle maintenance & repair details for Western Iowa Tech Community College

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Dunwoody College Of Technology placed #19 among the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Dunwoody College Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their vehicle maintenance & repair degree from Dunwoody College Of Technology earn around $45,469 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the vehicle maintenance & repair program at Dunwoody College Of Technology

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Southeast Technical Institute earned the #20 position for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 54 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $46,262. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the vehicle maintenance & repair program at Southeast Technical Institute

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Northwest Kansas Technical College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. This small public university is located in the town of Goodland. About 108 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Northwest Kansas Technical College in the most recent year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Northwest Kansas Technical College earn a median of $41,638 early in their careers. Get the full vehicle maintenance & repair details for Northwest Kansas Technical College

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Linn State Technical College came in at #22 for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. Located in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public university. About 170 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Linn State Technical College in the most recent year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Linn State Technical College earn a median of $42,544 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Linn State Technical College

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Lake Area Technical Institute earned the #23 position for vehicle maintenance & repair this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Watertown. About 159 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Lake Area Technical Institute in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Lake Area Technical Institute generally make around $47,080. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full vehicle maintenance & repair details for Lake Area Technical Institute

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Kansas City Kansas Community College placed #24 among the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Kansas City. Kansas City Kansas Community College awarded about 96 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees in the most recent data year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Kansas City Kansas Community College earn a median of $36,954 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $4,849. Get the full vehicle maintenance & repair details for Kansas City Kansas Community College

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Northwest Iowa Community College placed #25 among the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Northwest Iowa Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Sheldon. About 25 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their vehicle maintenance & repair degree from Northwest Iowa Community College earn around $52,174 in the first couple years of their career. Northwest Iowa Community College graduates carry a median of $11,326 in student loans. See the full vehicle maintenance & repair program report for Northwest Iowa Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools

These schools also placed among the best for vehicle maintenance & repair this year:

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South Central College
North Mankato, MN
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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 73 schools evaluated.

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