2023 Best Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Florida
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies School for You
In 2020-2021, 741 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanic and repair technologies students who went to a Florida college or university. This makes it the #29 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in Florida to see which programs offered the best value experiences for mechanic and repair technologies students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools
Our analysis found Hillsborough Community College to be the best value school for mechanic and repair technologies students who want to pursue a degree in Florida. HCC is a large public school located in the city of Tampa.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at HCC are $2,506 a year. While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at HCC accumulate an average of around $9,111 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, HCC also is in the top 10% of our Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Florida ranking.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Palm Beach State College is a great value for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Palm Beach State College are $3,050 per year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at Palm Beach State College take out an average of $6,971 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 30 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Florida State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. EFSC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Cocoa.
EFSC undergraduate students pay an average of $2,791 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at EFSC take out an average of $10,373 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Florida list. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Embry-Riddle Worldwide undergraduate students pay an average of $10,748 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide take out an average of $16,827 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indian River State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Florida list. Indian River State College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indian River State College are $2,764 per year.
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Daytona State College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Florida list. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Daytona State College are $3,106 a year.
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Orlando landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value mechanic and repair technologies programs. Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Orlando is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Casselberry.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Orlando are $16,757 per year. After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Orlando carry an average student debtload of $28,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $139, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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College of Business and Technology-Hialeah ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Florida list. Located in the suburb of Hialeah, CBT College - Hialeah is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
CBT College - Hialeah undergraduate students pay an average of $13,152 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from CBT College - Hialeah carry an average student debtload of $13,618. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $49.
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College of Business and Technology-Flagler did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, CBT College - Flagler is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
CBT College - Flagler undergraduate students pay an average of $13,152 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at CBT College - Flagler accumulate an average of around $13,618 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $49.
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Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Florida ranking. Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Port Saint Lucie.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie are $14,470 a year. On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie take out $13,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Explore all the Best Value Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 609 |
| West Virginia | 46 |
| Mississippi | 323 |
| South Carolina | 275 |
| Virginia | 253 |
| Arkansas | 175 |
| Alabama | 539 |
| Kentucky | 548 |
| Georgia | 1,315 |
| Tennessee | 76 |
| Louisiana | 129 |
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Mechanic & Repair Technologies Related Majors for 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 Related Majors
| 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 30 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).
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