2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School for You
In 2020-2021, 56,539 people earned a degree or certificate in vehicle maintenance and repair, making the major the #71 most popular in the United States.
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 952 schools in the United States to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Our analysis found Universal Technical Institute - Orlando to be the most popular school for vehicle maintenance and repair students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UTI Orlando is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Orlando carry an average student debt load of $15,544. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $171.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northwestern Ohio. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools list. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lima.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at University of Northwestern Ohio take out is $18,454. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $258, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mech-Tech College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools list. Mech-Tech College is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Caguas.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at Mech-Tech College accumulate an average of around $4,708 in student debt.
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Out of the 952 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Universal Technical Institute - Avondale landed the # 4 spot on the list. UTI Avondale is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Avondale.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at UTI Avondale accumulate an average of around $17,250 in student debt. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Universal Technical Institute - Dallas. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools list. UTI Dallas is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at UTI Dallas take out is $16,679. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $199, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Universal Technical Institute - Houston came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Houston, UTI Houston is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at UTI Houston take out is $16,679. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $199, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Jefferson Community and Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $5,500 in student debt.
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out is $8,795.
Wyotech-Laramie ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools list. Located in the remote town of Laramie, Wyotech-Laramie is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Vehicle Repair majors at Wyotech-Laramie take out an average of $11,300 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $255.
Spokane Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Spokane Community College take out is $16,028.
Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the 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.
Tulsa Technology Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public school with a small student population.
Vehicle Repair majors at Tulsa Tech take out an average of $6,733 in student loans while working on their egree.
Universal Technical Institute - Phoenix ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools list. Located in the city of Phoenix, UTI Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at UTI Phoenix accumulate an average of around $16,434 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Universal Technical Institute - Illinois came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools ranking. UTI Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle.
After completing their degree, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Illinois carry an average student debt load of $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.
Texas State Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular vehicle maintenance and repair programs. TSTC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Waco.
After completing their degree, vehicle repair graduates from TSTC carry an average student debt load of $9,042.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Texas State Technical College Report
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools ranking. National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clearwater.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay take out $22,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $198.
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NASCAR Technical Institute landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the suburb of Mooresville, NASCAR Technical Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at NASCAR Technical Institute accumulate an average of around $16,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $209, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Universal Technical Institute - Exton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #18 on the list. UTI Exton is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Exton.
Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Exton take out an average of $15,998 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $202.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Universal Technical Institute - Exton Report
El Centro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #19 on the list. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dallas.
Vehicle Repair majors at El Centro College take out an average of $9,164 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at El Centro College Report
Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools ranking. UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a small private for-profit school located in the 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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With a ranking of #21, Antelope Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public school with a large student population.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Vehicle Repair majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide take out an average of $16,827 in student loans while working on their egree.
Gateway Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Florence, Gateway is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at Gateway accumulate an average of around $6,550 in student debt.
Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Lincoln Tech - Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Nashville accumulate an average of around $12,856 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $200.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville Report
Lincoln College of Technology - Denver landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the large city of Denver, Lincoln Tech - Denver is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Denver accumulate an average of around $12,856 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $200.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 952 different United States vehicle maintenance and repair schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools award.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair by Region
View the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools for a specific region near you.
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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Related Majors
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 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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