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2025 Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools

129 Colleges in the United States
10,108 Associate Degrees
Ranked #26 in popularity, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 129 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 10,108 associate degrees in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician during the <nil> academic year.

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Choosing a Great Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician School for Your Associate Degree

Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools The automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students working on their associate degree.

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Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools for an Associate in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician has to take a look at Ranken Technical College. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Ranken Technical College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
233 Annual Graduates

University of Northwestern Ohio is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Located in the small suburb of Lima, University of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from University of Northwestern Ohio

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Texas State Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. TSTC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Texas State Technical College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

North Dakota State College of Science is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from North Dakota State College of Science

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Fox Valley Technical College

6
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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Vincennes University

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

WSU Tech is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Wichita.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Pennsylvania College of Technology

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
27 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Lake Area Technical Institute

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Gateway Technical College is a large public college located in the city of Kenosha.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Gateway Technical College

11
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Annual Graduates

DCTC is a small public college located in the rural area of Rosemount.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Dakota County Technical College

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Annual Graduates

Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Hennepin Technical College

13
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
29 Annual Graduates

Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Southeast Community College Area

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Tarrant County College District

15
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Annual Graduates

STC is a small public college located in the rural area of Linn.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from State Technical College of Missouri

16
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Madison.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Madison Area Technical College

17
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

OSU Institute of Technology is a small public university located in the town of Okmulgee.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

18
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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Annual Graduates

Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Ivy Tech Community College

19
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Annual Graduates

DMACC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Ankeny.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Des Moines Area Community College

20
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Portland Community College is a very large public college located in the city of Portland.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Portland Community College

21
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Georgia Northwestern Technical College

22
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

Alfred State is a small public college located in the rural area of Alfred.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Alfred State College

23
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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Salt Lake Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Salt Lake Community College

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Victor Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Victorville.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Victor Valley College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Central Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Grand Island.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Central Community College

Rest of the Top Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician students that almost earned our Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA
27 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD
28 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
29 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
30 Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA
31 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN
32 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
33 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA
34 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
35 New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI
36 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
37 Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN
38 Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI
39 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
40 Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE
41 Parkland College Champaign, IL
42 Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY
43 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA

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One of 17 majors within the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair area of study, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 2,568
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 1,547
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 546
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 518
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 342
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 317
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic 251
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 221
Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician 86
Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies 68

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