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2025 Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

17 Colleges in the Southwest Region
2,718 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 17 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,718 associate degrees in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician to qualified students.

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

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in the Southwest Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician needs to check out Texas State Technical College. TSTC is a large public college located in the city of Waco.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Texas State Technical College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician needs to look into Tarrant County College District. Located in the 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

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public university located in the distant town of Okmulgee.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Amarillo College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Located in the midsize city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Amarillo College

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from El Centro College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Pima Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from South Texas College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

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

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Lone Star College System

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

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

Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Colleges by State

Explore the best automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 420 475
Arizona 349 488
New Mexico 255 60
Oklahoma 222 39

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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 758
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 320
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 158
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 139
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 116
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 59
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 24
Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies 18
Engine Machinist 6
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies 2

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