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2025 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region

31 Colleges in the Plains States Region
4,030 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$38,883 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 31 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,030 degrees in vehicle maintenance & repair annually.

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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
120 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
5.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Ranken Technical College if you wish 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 #71 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ranken Technical College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 120 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Ranken Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair program at Ranken Technical College make $3,025 above the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
6.9% Growth in Graduates

North Dakota State College of Science is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the remote town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #445 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means North Dakota State College of Science is a great college overall.

There were roughly 72 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College of Science in the most recent data year. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from North Dakota State College of Science make $17,776 more than the average vehicle repair student.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from North Dakota State College of Science

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
410 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
58.3% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology if you wish to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. WSU Tech is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Wichita. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WSU Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 410 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at WSU Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair degree program at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology get $10,668 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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
130 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
8.5% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Lake Area Technical Institute if you want to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #274 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means LATI is a great school overall.

There were approximately 130 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 receive $8,197 more than the average vehicle repair student.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
20.7% Growth in Graduates

DCTC is a small public college located in the rural area of Rosemount. A Best Colleges rank of #649 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means DCTC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 92 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at DCTC in the most recent year we have data available. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Dakota County Technical College make $12,233 more than the typical vehicle repair grad.

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

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
171 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$52,048 Median Starting Salary

Hennepin Technical College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. A Best Colleges rank of #282 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Hennepin Technical College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 171 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent data year. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Hennepin Technical College make $13,165 more than the typical vehicle repair grad.

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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
117 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$52,556 Median Starting Salary

Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Lincoln. This college ranks 6th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were roughly 117 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Community College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair major at Southeast Community College Area get $13,673 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Southeast Community College Area

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

STC is a small public college located in the rural area of Linn. A Best Colleges rank of #484 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means STC is a great college overall.

There were about 92 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at STC in the most recent year we have data available. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from State Technical College of Missouri earn a boost of about $3,661 above the average income of vehicle maintenance & repair graduates.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from State Technical College of Missouri

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
132 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
21.2% Growth in Graduates

DMACC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Ankeny. A Best Colleges rank of #408 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means DMACC is a great college overall.

There were about 132 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at DMACC in the most recent data year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Des Moines Area Community College receive an earnings boost of approximately $13,442 over the typical income of vehicle maintenance & repair graduates.

More information about a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair from Des Moines Area Community College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
304 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$46,758 Median Starting Salary

Central Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Grand Island. This college ranks 12th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were roughly 304 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Central Community College in the most recent data year. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Central Community College receive $7,875 more than the typical vehicle repair grad.

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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 1,674
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 745
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 609
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 469
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 235
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 153
Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician 51
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 26
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic 24
Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician 17

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 1,304
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 526
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 257
Precision Systems Maintenance 117
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies. 86
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 37

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