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Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Trade Schools in Michigan

2023 Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Trade Schools in Michigan

6 Colleges
$45,420 Avg Salary
$15,479 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance School for You

In 2021-2022, 263 degrees and certificates were awarded to heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Trade Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for equipment maintenance majors pursuing a .

Top Michigan Trade Schools in Heavy Equipment Maintenance

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Our analysis found Ferris State University to be the best school for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent programs at MIAT College of Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best heavy/industrial equipment maintenance schools in Michigan. Located in the large suburb of Canton, MIAT College of Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Michigan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Trade Schools in Michigan list. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Marquette.

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#4

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

Out of the 6 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Rapids Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Macomb Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Heavy Equipment Maintenance Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Lansing Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best heavy/industrial equipment maintenance programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 265
Wisconsin 347
Ohio 119
Illinois 252

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance is one of 7 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Equipment Maintenance Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology 7,478
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 923
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other 45

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 6 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).

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