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2023 Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools

190 Colleges
$46,328 Avg Salary
$15,688 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 8,717 people earned a degree or certificate in heavy/industrial equipment maintenance, making the major the #199 most popular in the United States.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 190 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Bluegrass Community and Technical College to be the most popular school for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lexington.

Women make up 9% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $11,642 in student debt.

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Out of the 190 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Gadsden State Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Gadsden, GSCC is a public school with a small student population.

About 14% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 86% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 56 students majoring in equipment maintenance at SKYCTC, 96% are male and 4% are female.

The average amount in student loans that equipment maintenance majors at SKYCTC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,975.

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Out of the 190 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 54 students majoring in equipment maintenance at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, 98% are male and 2% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $13,692 in student debt.

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Out of the 190 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Somerset Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Somerset, SCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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State Technical College of Missouri came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools ranking. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.

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Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Rainsville, Northeast is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 9% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

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Southern Union State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 3% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

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South Georgia Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools list. South Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Americus.

Of the 28 students majoring in equipment maintenance at South Georgia Technical College, 96% are male and 4% are female.

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With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Monticello, UAM is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance graduates from UAM carry an average student debt load of $7,885.

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#13

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Ranken Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

About 12% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 88% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance graduates from Ranken Technical College carry an average student debt load of $14,132. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $103.

Full Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance at Ranken Technical College Report

With a ranking of #13, Itawamba Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Fulton, ICC is a public school with a small student population.

On average, equipment maintenance graduates from ICC take out $12,470 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #15, MIAT College of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Canton, MIAT College of Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 8% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

Equipment Maintenance majors at MIAT College of Technology take out an average of $18,258 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Maysville Community and Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools list. Maysville Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Maysville.

Women make up 4% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

On average, equipment maintenance graduates from Maysville Community and Technical College take out $13,736 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#17

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC

Aiken Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools list. Aiken Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Graniteville.

Equipment Maintenance majors at Aiken Technical College take out an average of $14,195 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance at Aiken Technical College Report

#18

Lanier Technical College

Oakwood, GA

Lanier Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the rural area of Oakwood, Lanier Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 5% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 95% are male.

Full Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance at Lanier Technical College Report

#18

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

San Joaquin Delta College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 5% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #18, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. EMCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Scooba.

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Owensboro Community and Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools list. Owensboro Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Owensboro.

About 10% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 90% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance graduates from Owensboro Community and Technical College carry an average student debt load of $7,174.

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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school located in the distant town of Okmulgee.

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With a ranking of #23, Dakota County Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance majors at DCTC accumulate an average of around $12,912 in student debt.

Full Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance at Dakota County Technical College Report

#23

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree heavy/industrial equipment maintenance programs. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Grand Island.

Of the 20 students majoring in equipment maintenance at Central Community College, 95% are male and 5% are female.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools ranking. Penn College is a small public school located in the city of Williamsport.

About 10% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 90% are male.

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#26

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
#26

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Heavy Equipment Maintenance students that almost earned our Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
30 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
30 York Technical College Rock Hill, SC
32 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
32 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
32 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
35 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
35 Linn-Benton Community College Albany, OR
37 Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY
37 Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, SC

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance by Region

View the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar 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 25 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.

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