2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School for You
In 2020-2021, 449 degrees and certificates were awarded to vehicle maintenance and repair students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #70 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Illinois
Check out the vehicle repair programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Illinois Schools in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Our analysis found Universal Technical Institute - Illinois to be the best school for vehicle maintenance and repair students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Lisle, UTI Illinois is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at UTI Illinois take out is $16,000. 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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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rock Valley College is a great place for vehicle maintenance and repair students. Rock Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Rockford.
Vehicle Repair majors at Rock Valley College take out an average of $7,513 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 8 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Melrose Park, Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park take out is $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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Parkland College is a great place for vehicle maintenance and repair students. Parkland College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Champaign.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at Parkland College accumulate an average of around $7,000 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Lincoln Land Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance and repair schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Springfield, LLCC is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at LLCC take out is $8,250.
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Elgin Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Illinois list. ECC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Elgin.
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Southwestern Illinois College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #7 on the list. SWIC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Belleville.
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Kishwaukee College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Illinois list. Located in the rural area of Malta, Kishwaukee College is a public college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 228 |
| Ohio | 839 |
| Indiana | 215 |
| Wisconsin | 134 |
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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Related Rankings by Major
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Vehicle Repair
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| 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 8 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge.
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