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2025 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools

165 Colleges in the United States
63,451 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$38,883 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in vehicle maintenance & repair is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #76 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 165 schools in the United States 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 63,451 degrees in vehicle maintenance & repair annually.

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Choosing a Great Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School

Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools 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. We derive our Best Overall Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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
Bachelor's Degrees in Vehicle Repair
Master's Degrees in Vehicle Repair

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in the United States

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

Ranken Technical College is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #71 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ranken Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 120 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Ranken Technical College in the most recent data year. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Ranken Technical College make $3,025 more than the typical vehicle repair student.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
863 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
9.2% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Northwestern Ohio if you want to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the suburb of Lima, University of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #101 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Northwestern Ohio is a great university overall.

There were about 863 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at University of Northwestern Ohio in the most recent data year. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from University of Northwestern Ohio receive $3,127 more than the typical vehicle repair grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
475 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
7.4% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Texas State Technical College if you want to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. TSTC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means TSTC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 475 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the vehicle repair program make an average of $36,285 in the first couple years of their career.

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

It is difficult to beat North Dakota State College of Science if you wish to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 5th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were approximately 72 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College of Science in the most recent data year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from North Dakota State College of Science receive an earnings boost of around $17,776 over the average earnings of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
266 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
15.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 9th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 266 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent year we have data available. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Fox Valley Technical College earn $7,818 more than the average vehicle repair graduate.

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
19.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #365 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Vincennes University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 146 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair degree program at Vincennes University get $12,582 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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

WSU Tech is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Wichita. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,152 colleges 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 data year. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology make $10,668 more than the standard vehicle repair graduate.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$50,519 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 48th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 95 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Penn College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair degree program at Pennsylvania College of Technology earn $11,636 above the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
8.5% Growth in Graduates

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 roughly 130 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent year we have data available. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Lake Area Technical Institute earn a boost of approximately $8,197 above the average income of vehicle maintenance & repair graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$45,182 Median Starting Salary

Gateway Technical College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Kenosha. A Best Colleges rank of #160 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Gateway Technical College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 72 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent data year. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Gateway Technical College earn $6,299 more than the average vehicle repair grad.

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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. This college ranks 23rd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 92 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at DCTC in the most recent data year. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Dakota County Technical College earn a boost of approximately $12,233 over the typical earnings of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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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 colleges 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. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College receive an earnings boost of around $13,165 above the typical earnings of vehicle maintenance & repair graduates.

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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 large city of Lincoln. This college ranks 6th out of 19 colleges 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 year we have data available. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Southeast Community College Area receive $13,673 more than the average vehicle repair graduate.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
321 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
40.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #272 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tarrant County College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 321 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair degree program at Tarrant County College District get $11,785 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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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. This college ranks 8th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 92 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at STC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair program at State Technical College of Missouri make $3,661 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
7.1% Growth in Graduates

Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #223 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Madison College is a great college overall.

There were about 42 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, vehicle repair degree recipients typically earn around $37,001 in the first five years of their career.

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In TX
58 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 29th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 58 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at DMC in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$55,088 Median Starting Salary

OSU Institute of Technology is a small public university located in the town of Okmulgee. This university ranks 7th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 68 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at OSU Institute of Technology in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair degree program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology make $16,205 above the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
591 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
5.9% Growth in Graduates

Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Indianapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 591 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, vehicle repair degree recipients generally earn around $38,380 at the beginning of their careers.

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

DMACC is a very large public college located in the suburb of Ankeny. This college ranks 6th out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 132 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at DMACC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair program at Des Moines Area Community College earn $13,442 above the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
179 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
35.8% Growth in Graduates

Portland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Portland. This college ranks 4th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were roughly 179 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Portland Community College receive an earnings boost of about $9,261 above the typical earnings of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
425 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
14.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

There were about 425 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Embry-Riddle Worldwide in the most recent data year. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide earn $41,785 more than the typical vehicle repair graduate.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In GA
144 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #308 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 144 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$41,994 Median Starting Salary

Alfred State is a small public college located in the rural area of Alfred. This college ranks 99th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 80 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Alfred State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair major at Alfred State College earn $3,111 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
3.3% Growth in Graduates

Salt Lake Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. This college ranks 5th out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were about 92 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the vehicle maintenance & repair program at Salt Lake Community College earn $12,164 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Rest of the Top Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools award.

Rank College Location
34 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA
35 Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA
36 Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI
37 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN
38 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN
39 Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA
40 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
41 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA
42 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
43 Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA
44 New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI
45 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
46 Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN
47 Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI
48 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
49 Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE
50 Parkland College Champaign, IL
51 Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY
52 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
53 Rock Valley College Rockford, IL
54 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
55 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair by Region

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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 33,827
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 8,686
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 7,143
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 4,725
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 2,739
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 2,101
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 1,140
Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician 823
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 724
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic 489

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 21,891
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,446
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 8,127
Precision Systems Maintenance 2,185
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,184
Mechanics & Repairers 347
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies. 110

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