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2026 Best Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Schools
Looking for the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 372 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Trade College evaluated schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Georgia Northwestern Technical College this year in the United States. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school based in Rome, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $8,492. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,759. Set against $8,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Out of the 372 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Dakota County Technical College landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Rosemount, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,679. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $12,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,938. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. More on Dakota County Technical College
Out of the 372 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the #3 spot. Located in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $16,812. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,413. That is a strong return on a $16,812 median debt. Get the full Madison Area Technical College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Chippewa Valley Technical College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $12,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,297 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Fox Valley Technical College earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Appleton, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $13,319. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,684 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College
Western Technical College La Cross landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,820, compared with $7,078 for out-of-state students. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $9,166. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Western Technical College La Cross
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Rice Lake, WI, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,926, compared with $7,169 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,406 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Itawamba Community College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fulton, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,420, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $10,942. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $32,912. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Itawamba Community College
South Louisiana Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Lafayette, LA. Students from in state pay about $4,210 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $12,435 in student loans. South Louisiana Community College alumni report median earnings of $31,432 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full South Louisiana Community College profile
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools. Located in Valdosta, GA, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,480, compared with $6,048 for out-of-state students. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $10,864. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,864 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Central Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Central Community College is a public school based in Grand Island, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Graduates carry a median of $10,277 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,429 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,277 median debt. Get the full Central Community College report
Wichita Area Technical College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Wichita Area Technical College is a public school based in Wichita, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,237. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $11,828. Wichita Area Technical College alumni report median earnings of $38,679 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Wichita Area Technical College
Oconee Fall Line Technical College placed #13 among the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools in the United States. Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public school based in Sandersville, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,380, with out-of-state students paying around $5,948. Graduates carry a median of $12,718 in student loans. Oconee Fall Line Technical College alumni report median earnings of $30,899 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,718 median debt. See the full Oconee Fall Line Technical College profile
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #14 among the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools in the United States. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Metropolitan Community College Area Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance students take on a median of $12,799 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,773 ten years after entry. Set against $12,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Metropolitan Community College Area profile
West Georgia Technical College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Waco, GA, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,410, while out-of-state students pay about $5,978. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,479. That is a strong return on a $12,651 median debt. Read more about West Georgia Technical College
Western Wyoming Community College placed #16 among the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools in the United States. Set in Rock Springs, WY, Western Wyoming Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,230, with out-of-state students paying around $10,530. Students borrow a median of $12,628 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. Median earnings reach $40,939 ten years out. Set against $12,628 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Western Wyoming Community College
Bismarck State College landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,247 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,331. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $13,340. Median earnings reach $54,277 ten years out. Set against $13,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Bismarck State College report
Hennepin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Set in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,940 in tuition and fees. Hennepin Technical College Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance students take on a median of $17,887 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,460 ten years out. Set against $17,887 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Hennepin Technical College
Savannah Technical College placed #19 among the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools in the United States. Based in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,330, while out-of-state students pay about $5,898. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $12,843. Median earnings reach $33,018 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,843 median debt. Read the full report on Savannah Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Griffin, GA, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,516 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,084 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,619 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,104. Set against $17,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Southern Crescent Technical College report
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a public school based in Hibbing, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,022. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $17,029. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,570. That is a strong return on a $17,029 median debt. Read the full report on Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public school based in Calmar, IA. Students from in state pay about $6,780 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,770 for out-of-state students. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance students take on a median of $14,348 in debt. Median earnings reach $41,306 ten years out. Set against $14,348 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $14,997. Median earnings reach $44,553 ten years out. Set against $14,997 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College profile
Lakeshore Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools. This public school is set in Cleveland, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $11,582. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,113. That is a strong return on a $11,582 median debt. Get the full Lakeshore Technical College report
Albany Technical College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Albany, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,364, compared with $5,932 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,321 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,541 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,321 median debt. Read more about Albany Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Gateway Technical College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Located in Kenosha, WI, Gateway Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,956 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,199. Students borrow a median of $14,829 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,264 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,829 median debt. See the full Gateway Technical College profile
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. This public school is set in Fennimore, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Students borrow a median of $12,112 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,470. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Southwest Wisconsin Technical College profile
East Mississippi Community College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools. Based in Scooba, MS, East Mississippi Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Students borrow a median of $9,422 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $33,772 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,422 median debt. Read more about East Mississippi Community College
Washburn Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Washburn Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Topeka, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,880. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $11,362. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,774 ten years after entry. Set against $11,362 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Washburn Institute Of Technology report
Waukesha County Technical College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Waukesha County Technical College is a public school based in Pewaukee, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. Graduates carry a median of $16,595 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,894 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Waukesha County Technical College
Aiken Technical College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Graniteville, SC. In-state tuition and fees average $5,174, while out-of-state students pay about $7,924. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $17,884. Median earnings reach $39,225 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,884 median debt. Read more about Aiken Technical College
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. Ivy Tech Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,186 a decade after entry. Set against $11,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Set in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,524 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,092 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,048 in student loans. Median earnings reach $45,025 ten years out. Set against $18,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Gwinnett Technical College profile
Columbus Technical College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Columbus, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,052, compared with $7,262 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,845 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. Median earnings reach $34,238 ten years out. Set against $15,845 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Columbus Technical College profile
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools. Located in Warner Robins, GA, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,448 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,016 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,693 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. Median earnings reach $30,848 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins
North Georgia Technical College placed #37 among the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools in the United States. North Georgia Technical College is a public school based in Clarkesville, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,330, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $12,279. North Georgia Technical College alumni report median earnings of $32,932 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full North Georgia Technical College report
Texarkana College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Texarkana, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,476, with out-of-state students paying around $5,332. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $11,686. Median earnings reach $34,647 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Texarkana College profile
Florence Darlington Technical College placed #39 among the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools in the United States. Florence Darlington Technical College is a public school based in Florence, SC. In-state tuition and fees average $4,636, with out-of-state students paying around $6,772. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $7,230. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,748. Set against $7,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Florence Darlington Technical College profile
Milwaukee Area Technical College placed #39 among the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools in the United States. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,184, while out-of-state students pay about $7,427. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $18,296. Milwaukee Area Technical College alumni report median earnings of $41,113 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Milwaukee Area Technical College report
College Of Western Idaho landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Nampa, ID, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. College Of Western Idaho Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance students take on a median of $9,786 in debt. More on College Of Western Idaho
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools. Set in Elizabethtown, KY, Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $9,900. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,143. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Northeast Mississippi Community College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Booneville, MS, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,470 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,750 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,566 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. Median earnings reach $34,081 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,566 median debt. More on Northeast Mississippi Community College
Atlanta Technical College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools. Atlanta Technical College is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,382, while out-of-state students pay about $5,950. Atlanta Technical College Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance students take on a median of $17,655 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,350 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Atlanta Technical College report
Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a public school based in Okmulgee, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $11,667. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,634 ten years after entry. Set against $11,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee report
Bluegrass Community And Technical College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a public school based in Lexington, KY. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,808, compared with $6,512 for out-of-state students. The median Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program debt is $9,750. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,343. That is a strong return on a $9,750 median debt. See the full Bluegrass Community And Technical College profile
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Fremont, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,757. Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance students take on a median of $32,500 in debt. Read more about Aviation Institute Of Maintenance
Tyler Junior College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Located in Tyler, TX, Tyler Junior College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $4,536. Graduates carry a median of $14,869 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,140. Set against $14,869 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Tyler Junior College
Augusta Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. This public school is set in Augusta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,282, compared with $7,492 for out-of-state students. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $11,400. Median earnings reach $33,523 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Augusta Technical College profile
Eastern Maine Community College placed #51 among the best-value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance schools in the United States. Based in Bangor, ME, Eastern Maine Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Students borrow a median of $17,741 to complete their Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance program here. Median earnings reach $41,704 ten years out. Set against $17,741 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Eastern Maine Community College
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Indianapolis landed the #52 spot for value in the United States this year. Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Indianapolis is a private for-profit school based in Indianapolis, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,757. Typical Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance student debt is $31,263. Median earnings reach $42,759 ten years out. Set against $31,263 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Indianapolis
Best Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Heavy Industrial Equipment Maintenance Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 372 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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