2023 Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 48 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for vehicle repair students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Community College Area the best value school in the Plains States Region for vehicle maintenance and repair students. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.
Southeast Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,780 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at Southeast Community College accumulate an average of around $9,385 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $150.
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Out of the 48 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Highland Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Highland Community College are $3,570 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Alexandria Technical & Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.
ATCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees each year. Vehicle Repair majors at ATCC take out an average of $12,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
ATCC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Dakota State College of Science. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the distant town of Wahpeton.
North Dakota State College of Science undergraduate students pay an average of $6,606 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at North Dakota State College of Science accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Community College are $4,590 per year. After completing their degree, vehicle repair graduates from Central Community College carry an average student debtload of $5,500.
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Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the rural area of Wichita, WSU Tech is a public college with a small student population.
WSU Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $6,875 in tuition and fees each year. Vehicle Repair majors at WSU Tech take out an average of $15,865 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Metropolitan Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region list. MCC is a large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees each year.
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Northland Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northland Community and Technical College are $6,052 per year. While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at Northland Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $11,802 in student debt.
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College are $5,906 per year.
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Lake Area Technical Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #10 on the list. LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LATI are $6,718 per year. While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at LATI accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $115.
Request InformationBest Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges by State
Explore the best vehicle maintenance and repair schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 215 |
| Minnesota | 278 |
| Kansas | 166 |
| Iowa | 278 |
| Nebraska | 275 |
| North Dakota | 79 |
| South Dakota | 178 |
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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.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 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 Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge.
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