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2023 Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree School for You
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance is the #21 most popular major in the country with 8,446 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school 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, Trade College Search has developed this Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Southwest Region Trade Schools for an Associate in Heavy Equipment Maintenance
Our 2023 rankings named Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology the best school in the Southwest Region for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public college with a small student population.
Out of the 4 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texarkana College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Texarkana College is a small public school located in the city of Texarkana.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tyler Junior College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tyler Junior College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Tyler.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Carlsbad. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, NMSU Carlsbad is a public school with a small student population.
Full Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance at New Mexico State University - Carlsbad Report
Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Colleges by State
Explore the best heavy/industrial equipment maintenance colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 58 |
| Texas | 44 |
| Oklahoma | 35 |
| New Mexico | 14 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Equipment Maintenance
One of 7 majors within the trade school area of study, heavy/industrial equipment maintenance has other similar majors worth exploring.
Equipment Maintenance Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology | 7,478 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 923 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other | 45 |
Majors Similar to Equipment Maintenance
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 63,451 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration | 21,891 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 8,127 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 2,185 |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 1,184 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.