2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, mechanic and repair technologies was ranked #27 in the country. In fact 96,336 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 60 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges.
Top 10 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools
Our analysis found Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone to be the best school for mechanic and repair technologies students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Lincoln Tech - Whitestone is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Whitestone.
The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at Lincoln Tech - Whitestone take out is $13,712. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $173.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Philadelphia is a great place for mechanic and repair technologies students. Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Philadelphia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Philadelphia accumulate an average of around $25,591 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lincoln Technical Institute - South Plainfield is a great place for mechanic and repair technologies students. Lincoln Tech - South Plainfield is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of South Plainfield.
After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Lincoln Tech - South Plainfield carry an average student debtload of $12,856. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $193.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Universal Technical Institute - Exton. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UTI Exton is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Exton.
The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at UTI Exton take out is $15,998. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $202.
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The excellent programs at Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic and repair technologies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Bloomfield, UTI Bloomfield is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from UTI Bloomfield carry an average student debtload of $15,998. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $202.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Lincoln Tech - Mahwah is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Lincoln Tech - Mahwah carry an average student debtload of $13,712. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $173.
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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanic and repair technologies programs. Located in the suburb of West Mifflin, PIA is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from PIA take out $14,749 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $208, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #8, Automotive Training Center - Exton did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the large suburb of Exton, Automotive Training Center - Exton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at Automotive Training Center - Exton take out is $17,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $100, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Automotive Training Center - Warminster came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Automotive Training Center - Warminster is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Warminster.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Automotive Training Center - Warminster take out $17,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $100, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Western Suffolk BOCES did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Western Suffolk BOCES is a small public school located in the suburb of Northport.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Western Suffolk BOCES take out $12,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA |
| 12 | Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | Pleasant Gap, PA |
Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanic and repair technologies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 44 |
| Pennsylvania | 847 |
| New York | 906 |
| Maryland | 60 |
| Delaware | 34 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Mechanic & Repair Technologies
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Mechanic & Repair Technologies
| 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 25 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.