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2023 Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools

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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.

There are so many trade school 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.

The Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 190 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Bluegrass Community and Technical College to be the most popular school for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Located in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 4% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 96% are male.

Equipment Maintenance majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College take out an average of $11,344 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Gadsden State Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular heavy/industrial equipment maintenance schools in the United States. Located in the small city of Gadsden, GSCC is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 8% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular heavy/industrial equipment maintenance schools in the United States. Located in the city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 2% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

Equipment Maintenance majors at SKYCTC take out an average of $10,531 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a great place for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 8% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance graduates from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College carry an average student debt load of $13,404.

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Out of the 190 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Somerset Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Somerset, SCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 4% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Rome.

About 2% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 98% are male.

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State Technical College of Missouri came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. STC is a small public school located in the rural area of Linn.

About 3% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 98% are male.

Equipment Maintenance majors at STC take out an average of $10,308 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #8, Northeast Alabama Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Rainsville, Northeast is a public college with a small student population.

About 23% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 77% are male.

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Southern Union State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the remote area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 38 students majoring in equipment maintenance at Southern Union State Community College, 92% are male and 8% are female.

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#9

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

About 15% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 85% are male.

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South Georgia Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools list. South Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Americus.

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With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Monticello, UAM is a public school with a small student population.

Equipment Maintenance majors at UAM take out an average of $8,109 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#13

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Ranken Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.

On average, equipment maintenance graduates from Ranken Technical College take out $12,568 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Itawamba Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the town of Fulton, ICC is a public college with a small student population.

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MIAT College of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Canton, MIAT College of Technology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 12% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 88% are male.

The average amount in student loans that equipment maintenance majors at MIAT College of Technology take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,626.

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Maysville Community and Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree heavy/industrial equipment maintenance programs. Maysville Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Maysville.

Of the 8 students majoring in equipment maintenance at Maysville Community and Technical College, 88% are male and 13% are female.

The average amount in student loans that equipment maintenance majors at Maysville Community and Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,838.

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#17

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC

Aiken Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Aiken Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Graniteville.

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#18

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

San Joaquin Delta College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 7% of the equipment maintenance majors at the school.

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East Mississippi Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree heavy/industrial equipment maintenance programs. EMCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Scooba.

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#18

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA

With a ranking of #18, Lanier Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Gainesville.

Of the 17 students majoring in equipment maintenance at Lanier Technical College, 94% are male and 6% are female.

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With a ranking of #21, Owensboro Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Owensboro Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Owensboro.

About 32% of the students majoring in equipment maintenance at the school are women while 68% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance majors at Owensboro Community and Technical College accumulate an average of around $8,614 in student debt.

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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school located in the town of Okmulgee.

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Dakota County Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 18 students majoring in equipment maintenance at DCTC, 94% are male and 6% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, equipment maintenance graduates from DCTC carry an average student debt load of $11,283.

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#23

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Grand Island.

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With a ranking of #23, Pennsylvania College of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for heavy/industrial equipment maintenance students working on their associate degree. Penn College is a small public school located in the small city of Williamsport.

Of the 15 students majoring in equipment maintenance at Penn College, 93% are male and 7% are female.

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#26

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL
#26

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Heavy Equipment Maintenance students that almost earned our Most Popular Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate Degree Trade Schools award.

Rank College Location
30 York Technical College Rock Hill, SC
30 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
32 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
32 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
32 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ
35 Linn-Benton Community College Albany, OR
35 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
37 Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, SC
37 Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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

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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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