2023 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region
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. 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 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 145 schools in the Southwest 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.
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2023 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the mechanic and repair technologies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Sonoran Desert Institute the most popular school in the Southwest Region for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Sonoran Desert Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Sonoran Desert Institute carry an average student debt load of $11,225.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Universal Technical Institute - Avondale. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Avondale, UTI Avondale is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, mechanic and repair technologies majors at UTI Avondale accumulate an average of around $17,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $209.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Universal Technical Institute - Dallas. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Irving, UTI Dallas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from UTI Dallas take out $16,679 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $199.
Out of the 145 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tulsa Technology Center landed the # 4 spot on the list. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Tulsa Tech take out $6,733 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Universal Technical Institute - Houston is a great place for mechanic and repair technologies students. UTI Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at UTI Houston take out an average of $16,679 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $199.
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El Centro College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at El Centro College take out is $10,077.
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Lone Star College System ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region list. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from North Harris Montgomery take out $5,544 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Universal Technical Institute - Phoenix landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanic and repair technologies programs. UTI Phoenix is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from UTI Phoenix take out $16,434 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $183.
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Texas State Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a large student population.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from TSTC take out $10,188 in student loans while working on their degree.
Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mechanic and repair technologies programs. Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Grand Prairie.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors at Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie take out an average of $12,856 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $200, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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St Philip’s College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of San Antonio, St Philip's College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Western 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 #12 on the list. Located in the large city of El Paso, Western Technical College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that mechanic and repair technologies majors at Western Technical College take out is $21,514. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #13, Pima Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. Pima County Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Tucson.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Pima County Community College District take out $7,834 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Houston School of Carpentry came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Houston School of Carpentry is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
San Jacinto Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.
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Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #16 on the list. Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is a small public school located in the rural area of Muskogee.
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Tarrant County College District came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Tarrant County College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from Tarrant County College take out $14,355 in student loans while working on their degree.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Tulsa, Spartan College - Tulsa is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #19, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. Located in the city of San Antonio, South Texas Vo-Tech is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, mechanic and repair technologies graduates from South Texas Vo-Tech take out $15,333 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $80, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mechanic and repair technologies students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public school with a very large student population.
El Paso Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Honorable Mentions
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 Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas | Irving, TX |
| 23 | Odessa College | Odessa, TX |
| 23 | The Refrigeration School | Phoenix, AZ |
| 23 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | Okmulgee, OK |
| 26 | Arizona Automotive Institute | Glendale, AZ |
| 27 | Florida Career College - Houston Campus | Houston, TX |
| 28 | Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX |
| 29 | School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | Houston, TX |
Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanic and repair technologies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,467 |
| Texas | 2,021 |
| New Mexico | 130 |
| Oklahoma | 282 |
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Related Majors
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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