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2024 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Minnesota

10 Colleges in Minnesota
857 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$43,460 Avg Early-Career Salary
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #76 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of vehicle maintenance & repair. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 857 degrees in vehicle maintenance & repair during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School

Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Minnesota 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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for vehicle maintenance & repair schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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

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Best Schools for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Minnesota

The schools below may not offer all types of vehicle repair degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Minnesota Schools in Vehicle Repair

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in vehicle maintenance & repair needs to check out Dakota County Technical College. 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 roughly 73 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at DCTC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, vehicle repair degree recipients typically earn about $44,355 in the first five years of their career.

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

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Hennepin Technical College crest
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 great option for students pursuing a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. 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 approximately 189 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent data year. After graduating, vehicle repair degree recipients usually make around $40,053 at the beginning of their careers.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
55.2% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Minneapolis Community and Technical College if you wish to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 39th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 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. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Minneapolis Community and Technical College earn a boost of about $64,007 above the typical income of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$41,925 Median Starting Salary

St Cloud Technical and Community College is a good option for students interested in a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. 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 schools nationwide means St Cloud Technical and Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 32 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at St Cloud Technical and Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the vehicle repair program earn around $41,925 for their early career.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
33.3% Growth in Graduates

ATCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Alexandria. This college ranks 43rd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 57 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at ATCC in the most recent year we have data available. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Alexandria Technical & Community College earn a boost of about $4,202 above the average earnings of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
19.6% Growth in Graduates

Northland Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the town of Thief River Falls. This college ranks 52nd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 51 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Northland Community and Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, vehicle repair degree recipients usually earn an average of $36,041 at the beginning of their careers.

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

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,790 Median Starting Salary
$12,000 Median Student Debt

Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #645 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Dunwoody College of Technology is a great college overall.

There were about 25 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College of Technology in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the vehicle repair program state that they receive average early career wages of $40,790.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Dunwoody College of Technology

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
9.6% Growth in Graduates

Central Lakes College is a small public college located in the town of Brainerd. This college ranks 45th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 52 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Central Lakes College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, vehicle repair degree recipients usually make about $38,812 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Central Lakes College - Brainerd

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$39,419 Median Starting Salary

M State is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Fergus Falls. This college ranks 42nd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 33 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at M State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, vehicle repair degree recipients generally make around $39,419 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Minnesota State Community and Technical College

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,756 Median Starting Salary
$12,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #841 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Saint Paul College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 28 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Saint Paul College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the vehicle repair program report average early career income of $34,756.

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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
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 340
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 161
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 93
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 75
Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician 64
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 55
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 45
Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician 15
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 6
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 3

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Majors Similar to Vehicle Repair

Related Major Annual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 343
Precision Systems Maintenance 119
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 100
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 3

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