2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree School for You
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is the #66 most popular major in California with 1,622 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 81 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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.
2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California
Check out the vehicle repair associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.
Top 15% Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento the most popular school in California for vehicle maintenance and repair students working on their associate degree. UTI Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Sacramento.
About 2% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 98% are male.
Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Sacramento take out an average of $17,963 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $194, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular vehicle maintenance and repair schools in California. Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 3% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Rancho Cucamonga take out an average of $18,670 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $208.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California list. UTI Long Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Beach.
Women make up 2% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, vehicle repair majors at UTI Long Beach accumulate an average of around $18,670 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $208.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Antelope Valley College is a great place for vehicle maintenance and repair students working on their associate degree. Antelope Valley College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
Of the 86 students majoring in vehicle repair at Antelope Valley College, 74% are male and 26% are female.
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Out of the 81 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Spartan College - Los Angeles is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Inglewood.
About 8% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 93% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, vehicle repair graduates from Spartan College - Los Angeles carry an average student debt load of $22,827.
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De Anza College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. De Anza College is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Cupertino.
Of the 24 students majoring in vehicle repair at De Anza College, 88% are male and 13% are female.
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College of Alameda ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Alameda, College of Alameda is a public college with a small student population.
About 17% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 83% are male.
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Reedley College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in vehicle repair at Reedley College, 95% are male and 5% are female.
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Chaffey College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 5% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 95% are male.
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Rio Hondo College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance and repair students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. RHCCD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Whittier.
Of the 18 students majoring in vehicle repair at RHCCD, 83% are male and 17% are female.
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San Diego Miramar College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 18 students majoring in vehicle repair at San Diego Miramar College, 89% are male and 11% are female.
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Bakersfield College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Bakersfield College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Bakersfield.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Riverside City College | Riverside, CA |
| 14 | Ventura College | Ventura, CA |
| 14 | City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| 14 | Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA |
| 14 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA |
| 14 | Chabot College | Hayward, CA |
| 14 | Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA |
Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 421 |
| Oregon | 206 |
| Nevada | 43 |
| Hawaii | 63 |
| Alaska | 20 |
Majors Related to Vehicle Repair
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
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 29 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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