2023 Best Value Heavy Equipment Maintenance Schools in the Far Western US Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, heavy/industrial equipment maintenance was ranked #199 in the country. In fact 8,717 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Heavy Equipment Maintenance Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for equipment maintenance students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Far Western US Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Heavy Equipment Maintenance
Our 2023 rankings named Aviation Institute of Maintenance the best value school in the Far Western US Region for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students. Located in the suburb of Oakland, Aviation Institute of Maintenance is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Aviation Institute of Maintenance are $16,757 a year.
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The excellent programs at Portland Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best heavy/industrial equipment maintenance schools in the Far Western US Region . Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Portland.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Portland Community College are $9,670 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Heavy Equipment Maintenance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas undergraduate students pay an average of $16,757 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means San Diego Miramar College is a great value for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students. Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Diego Miramar College are $8,512 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Linn-Benton Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Heavy Equipment Maintenance Schools in the Far Western US Region list. LBCC is a small public school located in the small city of Albany.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LBCC are $13,307 a year.
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Los Angeles Trade Technical College are $9,012 a year.
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With a ranking of #7, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students. Located in the rural area of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Equipment Maintenance majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $99, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request InformationBest Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Colleges by State
Explore the best heavy/industrial equipment maintenance colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 68 |
| Washington | 39 |
| Oregon | 31 |
| Alaska | 5 |
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Majors Related to Equipment Maintenance
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Equipment Maintenance
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 56,539 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration | 19,594 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 7,770 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 1,932 |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 1,267 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.