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2023 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

128 Colleges
$34,313 Avg Salary
$12,471 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 128 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges.

Our analysis found Universal Technical Institute - Exton to be the most popular school for mechanic and repair technologies students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . UTI Exton is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Exton.

On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from UTI Exton take out $15,998 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $202.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield is a great place for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield, UTI Bloomfield is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from UTI Bloomfield take out $15,998 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $202.

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#3

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Blackwood, NJ

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

While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at Pennco Tech-Blackwood accumulate an average of around $13,605 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $127.

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Out of the 128 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone landed the # 4 spot on the list. Lincoln Tech - Whitestone is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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#5

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Apex Technical School is a great place for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the large city of Long Island City, Apex Technical School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Apex Technical School take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $82, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #6, New York Automotive and Diesel Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. New York Automotive and Diesel Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Jamaica.

On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from New York Automotive and Diesel Institute take out $15,085 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $86.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at Penn College accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $457.

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North American Trade Schools ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, North American Trade Schools is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from North American Trade Schools carry an average student debt load of $10,376.

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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Flushing.

While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology accumulate an average of around $19,750 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $143.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Union did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Union, Lincoln Tech - Union is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at Lincoln Tech - Union accumulate an average of around $13,712 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $173.

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#11

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, PA

With a ranking of #11, Rosedale Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh, Rosedale Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at Rosedale Technical College take out an average of $14,637 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $185.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Philadelphia 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 city of Philadelphia, Lincoln Tech - Philadelphia is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Lincoln Tech - Philadelphia carry an average student debt load of $16,657. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $131, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Automotive Training Center - Exton came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Exton, Automotive Training Center - Exton is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at Automotive Training Center - Exton accumulate an average of around $17,000 in student debt. 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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#13

Pennco Tech-Bristol

Bristol, PA

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

The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at Pennco Tech-Bristol take out is $14,844.

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#15

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

Alfred State College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanic and repair technologies programs. Alfred State is a small public school located in the remote town of Alfred.

The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at Alfred State take out is $12,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $303, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Lincoln Tech - Mahwah is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at Lincoln Tech - Mahwah take out an average of $13,712 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $173.

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Teterboro School of Aeronautics ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Teterboro School of Aeronautics is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Teterboro.

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#18

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

New Castle School of Trades 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 rural area of New Castle, New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at New Castle School of Trades take out an average of $10,663 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology accumulate an average of around $9,061 in student debt.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
20 Lincoln Technical Institute - South Plainfield South Plainfield, NJ
21 Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia Columbia, MD
22 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
23 Hunter Business School Levittown, NY
24 Erie Community College Buffalo, NY
25 Philadelphia Technician Training Philadelphia, 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

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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