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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

6 Colleges
$39,680 Avg Salary
$14,538 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree School for You

With 673 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mechanic and repair technologies is the #26 most popular major in Illinois.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Illinois to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for mechanic and repair technologies majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Illinois Schools for an Associate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

#1

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Rock Valley College the best school in Illinois for mechanic and repair technologies students working on their associate degree. Rock Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rockford.

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#2

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Out of the 6 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Parkland College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Parkland College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Champaign.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southwestern Illinois College is a great place for mechanic and repair technologies students working on their associate degree. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Belleville.

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#4

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kishwaukee College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the rural area of Malta, Kishwaukee College is a public school with a small student population.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Elgin Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic and repair technologies schools in Illinois. ECC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Elgin.

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Lincoln Land Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanic and repair technologies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, LLCC is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 351
Michigan 399
Ohio 868
Wisconsin 230

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 56,539
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 19,594
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,717
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 7,770
Precision Systems Maintenance 1,932
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,267
Mechanics & Repairers 391
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies. 126

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 130,328
Precision Production 52,913
Construction Trades 35,794
Transportation & Materials Moving 29,084

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Alfred Palmer.

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