2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, vehicle maintenance and repair was ranked #71 in the country. In fact 56,539 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
The Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 34 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Top 10 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Our analysis found Aviation Institute of Maintenance to be the best school for vehicle maintenance and repair students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Aviation Institute of Maintenance is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Oakland.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from Aviation Institute of Maintenance take out $30,333 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 34 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Riverside, Spartan College - Inland Empire is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from Spartan College - Inland Empire take out $21,330 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $148.
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Out of the 34 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas take out is $30,416. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $178, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Inglewood, Spartan College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Spartan College - Los Angeles take out is $23,232. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $148.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Perry Technical Institute. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Yakima, Perry Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, vehicle repair graduates from Perry Tech carry an average student debtload of $7,892.
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Advanced Training Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas, Advanced Training Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, vehicle repair graduates from Advanced Training Institute carry an average student debtload of $12,988.
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Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Long Beach, UTI Long Beach is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Long Beach take out an average of $17,250 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $209, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Alaska Vocational Technical Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #8 on the list. AVTEC is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Seward.
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Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Rancho Cucamonga take out $17,250 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $209, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Sacramento, UTI Sacramento is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Sacramento take out $16,434 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Request InformationBest Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges by State
Explore the best vehicle maintenance and repair schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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California | 1,622 |
Washington | 421 |
Oregon | 206 |
Nevada | 43 |
Hawaii | 63 |
Alaska | 20 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Vehicle Repair
One of 7 majors within the area of study, vehicle maintenance and repair has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Vehicle Repair
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 |
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).
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