2023 Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for vehicle repair students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Our analysis found Spokane Community College to be the best value school for vehicle maintenance and repair students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spokane Community College are $5,135 per year. The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Spokane Community College take out is $16,028.
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The excellent programs at Aviation Institute of Maintenance helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance and repair schools in the Far Western US Region . Aviation Institute of Maintenance is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Oakland.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Aviation Institute of Maintenance are $16,757 per year. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clover Park Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CPTC is a small public school located in the city of Lakewood.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CPTC are $5,740 a year.
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The excellent programs at Honolulu Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance and repair schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large city of Honolulu, Honolulu CC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Honolulu CC are $8,310 per year.
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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 # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Las Vegas, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas undergraduate students pay an average of $16,757 in tuition and fees each year. 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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San Diego Miramar College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #6 on the list. San Diego Miramar College is a large public school located in the city of San Diego.
San Diego Miramar College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,512 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #7, Victor Valley College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. Located in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Victor Valley College are $9,374 per year.
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Skagit Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #8 on the list. Skagit Valley College is a small public school located in the city of Mount Vernon.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Skagit Valley College are $7,507 a year.
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Portland Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Portland Community College are $9,670 per year. After completing their degree, vehicle repair graduates from Portland Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,673.
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Walla Walla Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Walla Walla Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Walla Walla.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Walla Walla Community College are $6,350 per year. The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Walla Walla Community College take out is $8,750.
Request InformationBest Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges by State
Explore the best vehicle maintenance and repair colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 1,622 |
| Washington | 421 |
| Oregon | 206 |
| Nevada | 43 |
| Hawaii | 63 |
| Alaska | 20 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 34 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 Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge.
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