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2023 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

165 Colleges
$36,486 Avg Salary
$12,413 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies School for You

Mechanic & Repair Technologies is the #27 most popular major in the country with 96,336 degrees and certificates awarded 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 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 165 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at each school on the list.

Check out the mechanic and repair technologies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for mechanic and repair technologies students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $10,104 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at University of Northwestern Ohio helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic and repair technologies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Lima, University of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at University of Northwestern Ohio take out an average of $16,718 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $258.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means MIAT College of Technology is a great place for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the large suburb of Canton, MIAT College of Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from MIAT College of Technology take out $15,538 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $150.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Universal Technical Institute - Illinois. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Lisle, UTI Illinois is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from UTI Illinois take out $16,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $209.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moraine Valley Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. MVCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Palos Hills.

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#6

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

College of Lake County landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanic and repair technologies programs. Located in the large suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

With a ranking of #7, Joliet Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Joliet.

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Fox Valley Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanic and repair technologies programs. FVTC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at FVTC take out an average of $9,125 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Rock Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #9 on the list. Rock Valley College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Rockford.

After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Rock Valley College carry an average student debt load of $7,513.

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With a ranking of #10, Lansing Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the midsize city of Lansing, LCC is a public college with a large student population.

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#11

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

Rend Lake College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the rural area of Ina, Rend Lake College is a public school with a small student population.

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#12

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL

Lincoln Land Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, LLCC is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from LLCC carry an average student debt load of $7,292.

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#13

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook, IL

With a ranking of #13, ETI School of Skilled Trades did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. ETI is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Willowbrook.

The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at ETI take out is $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis take out is $12,571. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $204, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Sinclair Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanic and repair technologies programs. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.

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With a ranking of #15, Elgin Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. ECC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Elgin.

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Gateway Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #17 on the list. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.

After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Gateway Technical College carry an average student debt load of $10,000.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $11,300 in student debt.

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Madison Area Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at Madison College take out is $11,895.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.

The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at MATC take out is $7,750.

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#21

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

Southwestern Illinois College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanic and repair technologies programs. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Belleville.

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#21

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH

Ohio Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanic and repair technologies programs. Ohio Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at Ohio Technical College take out an average of $12,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $189.

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Waukesha County Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at WCTC take out an average of $6,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#24

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Triton College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Mechanic & Repair Technologies students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
25 Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park Melrose Park, IL
26 Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL
26 Vincennes University Vincennes, IN
28 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
29 HVAC Technical Institute Chicago, IL
29 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake, WI
31 Parkland College Champaign, IL
31 William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL
33 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI

Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges by State

Explore the best mechanic and repair technologies colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 351
Michigan 399
Ohio 868
Illinois 673
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

Majors Similar 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.

  • 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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