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2024 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Texas

21 Colleges in Texas
6,720 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$34,684 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.

College Factual reviewed 21 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of vehicle maintenance & repair. Combined, these schools handed out 6,720 degrees in vehicle maintenance & repair to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School

Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Texas Your choice of vehicle maintenance & repair school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Vehicle Repair

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Texas

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 Texas Schools in Vehicle Repair

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
475 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
7.4% Growth in Graduates

Texas State Technical College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #148 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TSTC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 475 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent year we have data available. Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their degree from Texas State Technical College make $4,021 more than the average vehicle repair student.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
321 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
40.5% Growth in Graduates

Tarrant County College District is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Tarrant County College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Fort Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #671 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tarrant County College is a great college overall.

There were about 321 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent year we have data available. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from Tarrant County College District earn a boost of approximately $9,222 above the typical earnings of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
580 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
31.0% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat El Centro College if you wish to pursue a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. El Centro College is a very large public college located in the large city of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #362 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.

There were about 580 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair degree recipients from El Centro College get an earnings boost of about $2,181 over the average earnings of vehicle maintenance & repair majors.

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North Harris Montgomery crest
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In TX
266 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded

Lone Star College System is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands. A Best Colleges rank of #801 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means North Harris Montgomery is a great college overall.

There were approximately 266 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year.

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St Philip's College crest
St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
512 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
39.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of San Antonio, St Philip's College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 46th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 512 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at St Philip's College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the vehicle repair program earn around $30,920 for their early career.

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Amarillo College crest
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
190 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
36.3% Growth in Graduates

Amarillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Amarillo. This college ranks 62nd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 190 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Amarillo College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the vehicle repair program earn about $35,281 for their early career.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
129 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$34,991 Median Starting Salary

San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Pasadena. A Best Colleges rank of #672 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means San Jacinto College is a great college overall.

There were about 129 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the vehicle repair program make about $34,991 in the first couple years of working.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
114 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
2.6% Growth in Graduates

South Texas College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of McAllen. A Best Colleges rank of #591 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means South Texas College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 114 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, vehicle repair degree recipients generally earn around $28,833 at the beginning of their careers.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded
$34,564 Median Starting Salary

South Plains College is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Levelland. This college ranks 100th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 68 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at South Plains College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the vehicle repair program report average early career wages of $34,564.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In TX
64 Vehicle Repair Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #308 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 64 vehicle maintenance & repair students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Arizona287752
Oklahoma257161
New Mexico219104

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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of 7 different types of Mechanic & Repair Technologies programs to choose from.

Vehicle Repair Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3,427
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1,448
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician575
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician570
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician282
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician172
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician125
Engine Machinist97
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic15
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician7

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration1,659
Electronics Maintenance & Repair342
Precision Systems Maintenance39
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance30
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies.6
Mechanics & Repairers2

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