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2026 Best Mechanical Repair Technologies Associate's Degree Schools

2026 Best Mechanical Repair Technologies Associate’s Degree Schools

Looking for the best Mechanical Repair Technologies associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1272 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

So you can compare your options, Trade College evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Mechanical Repair Technologies Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States

Here are the top-ranked schools:

No school ranked higher than Sonoran Desert Institute this year in the United States. Located in Tempe, AZ, Sonoran Desert Institute is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,200. Sonoran Desert Institute Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $12,520 in debt. More on Sonoran Desert Institute

A rank of #2 makes Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Daytona Beach, FL. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,097 in tuition and fees. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $14,476. Read more about Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

Out of the 1272 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Perry Technical Institute landed the #3 spot. Set in Yakima, WA, Perry Technical Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $9,454. See the full Perry Technical Institute profile

You'll be in good company at Elizabethtown Community And Technical College, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Elizabethtown, KY, Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,728, compared with $6,432 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $8,877 in student loans. Get the full Elizabethtown Community And Technical College report

You'll be in good company at Bluegrass Community And Technical College, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. In-state tuition and fees average $4,808, with out-of-state students paying around $6,512. Graduates carry a median of $9,600 in student loans. More on Bluegrass Community And Technical College

North Dakota State College Of Science placed #6 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. Set in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. North Dakota State College Of Science Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $11,835 in debt. See the full North Dakota State College Of Science profile

Western Wyoming Community College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Rock Springs, WY. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,230, while out-of-state students pay about $10,530. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $12,628. See the full Western Wyoming Community College profile

Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,236. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. See the full Alexandria Technical And Community College profile

Highlands College Of Montana Tech ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Highlands College Of Montana Tech is a public school based in Butte, MT. Students from in state pay about $4,127 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,948. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $2,750. More on Highlands College Of Montana Tech

#10

Redstone College

Broomfield, CO

Redstone College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Broomfield, CO, Redstone College is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,235. Students borrow a median of $17,428 to complete their Mechanical Repair Technologies program here. Read the full report on Redstone College

#11

Utah State University

Logan, UT

Utah State University placed #11 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Logan, UT. Utah State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Utah State University Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $9,857 in debt. Read the full report on Utah State University

Chippewa Valley Technical College did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Chippewa Valley Technical College Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $9,555 in debt. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College

#13

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Ranken Technical College placed #13 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 31% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,008. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $13,115. See the full Ranken Technical College profile

Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. This public school is set in Watertown, SD. In-state tuition and fees average $6,718. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $12,000. See the full Lake Area Technical Institute profile

Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in West Mifflin, PA, Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,730. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $15,914. Read the full report on Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics

Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Okmulgee, OK, Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,432 in student loans. See the full Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee profile

#17

Dunwoody College Of Technology

Minneapolis, MN

Dunwoody College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $27,477 in tuition and fees. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $12,017. See the full Dunwoody College Of Technology profile

Fox Valley Technical College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Fox Valley Technical College Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $9,625 in debt. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College

Western Technical College La Cross came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in La Crosse, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,078. Western Technical College La Cross Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $5,599 in debt. Read the full report on Western Technical College La Cross

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #20 position. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public school based in Lancaster, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,050. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $10,711. Read the full report on Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

Montana State University Northern came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Havre, MT, Montana State University Northern is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,982, with out-of-state students paying around $21,875. Graduates carry a median of $23,855 in student loans. Read the full report on Montana State University Northern

Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Set in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. Pennsylvania College Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,940, compared with $25,680 for out-of-state students. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $12,080. Read the full report on Pennsylvania College Of Technology

Interactive College Of Technology Chamblee ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. This private for-profit school is set in Chamblee, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $11,330. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $11,106. Read more about Interactive College Of Technology Chamblee

#24

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Rock Valley College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Set in Rockford, IL, Rock Valley College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,334, with out-of-state students paying around $7,379. Graduates carry a median of $8,745 in student loans. Read the full report on Rock Valley College

Northwest Iowa Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Northwest Iowa Community College is a public school based in Sheldon, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $7,350, compared with $7,650 for out-of-state students. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $11,437. Read more about Northwest Iowa Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Best Mechanical Repair Technologies Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Located in Pleasant Gap, PA, Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology is a public institution. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $4,400. Read more about Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology

Southeast Community College Area placed #27 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. Located in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Graduates carry a median of $10,375 in student loans. More on Southeast Community College Area

#28

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Set in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,940. Students borrow a median of $11,590 to complete their Mechanical Repair Technologies program here. Read more about Hennepin Technical College

#29

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

Bismarck State College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Bismarck State College is a public school based in Bismarck, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,247, compared with $7,331 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $6,275 in student loans. Read the full report on Bismarck State College

Linn State Technical College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Linn State Technical College is a public school based in Linn, MO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,160, with out-of-state students paying around $14,610. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $12,000. More on Linn State Technical College

Universal Technical Institute Auto Motorcycle And Marine Mechanics Institute Division Orlando placed #30 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. Based in Orlando, FL, Universal Technical Institute Auto Motorcycle And Marine Mechanics Institute Division Orlando is a private for-profit institution. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $15,622. Read the full report on Universal Technical Institute Auto Motorcycle And Marine Mechanics Institute Division Orlando

Dakota County Technical College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,679 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Mechanical Repair Technologies program here. Get the full Dakota County Technical College report

Wichita Area Technical College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Based in Wichita, KS, Wichita Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,237. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $13,000. More on Wichita Area Technical College

University Of Northwestern Ohio landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Located in Lima, OH, University Of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,366. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $18,857. Read more about University Of Northwestern Ohio

#35

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY

Somerset Community College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Somerset Community College is a public school based in Somerset, KY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $9,586. Read more about Somerset Community College

Minneapolis Community And Technical College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,161. Minneapolis Community And Technical College Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $20,000 in debt. See the full Minneapolis Community And Technical College profile

Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Set in Warner Robins, GA, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,448, with out-of-state students paying around $6,016. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $8,267. See the full Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins profile

#38

Southeast Technical Institute

Sioux Falls, SD

Southeast Technical Institute ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Southeast Technical Institute is a public school based in Sioux Falls, SD. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,650. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. See the full Southeast Technical Institute profile

Madison Area Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Madison Area Technical College is a public school based in Madison, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $9,500. More on Madison Area Technical College

Georgia Northwestern Technical College placed #40 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. This public school is set in Rome, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. Georgia Northwestern Technical College Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $8,492 in debt. Read the full report on Georgia Northwestern Technical College

George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville came in at #41 in this year's ranking. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville is a public school based in Hanceville, AL. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, with out-of-state students paying around $9,090. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $13,146 in debt. Read the full report on George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville

#42

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College did well this year, earning the #42 position. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Graduates carry a median of $7,497 in student loans. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile

#43

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Ferris State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,787 in student loans. Get the full Ferris State University report

#44

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Century College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Set in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $12,250. More on Century College

#45

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA

Savannah Technical College placed #45 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. Savannah Technical College is a public school based in Savannah, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,330, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $12,843. Read the full report on Savannah Technical College

St Cloud Technical And Community College placed #46 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. Located in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $11,995. More on St Cloud Technical And Community College

#47

Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg

Greensburg, PA

Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg is a private for-profit school based in Greensburg, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,413. Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg Mechanical Repair Technologies students take on a median of $16,255 in debt. Read more about Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg

Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics placed #48 among Mechanical Repair Technologies schools in the United States. Based in San Antonio, TX, Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $23,287. Get the full Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics report

#49

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

Massachusetts Bay Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. This public school is set in Wellesley Hills, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,856, compared with $10,800 for out-of-state students. The median Mechanical Repair Technologies program debt is $7,272. Read the full report on Massachusetts Bay Community College

Universal Technical Institute Southern California ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Mechanical Repair Technologies schools. Located in Long Beach, CA, Universal Technical Institute Southern California is a private for-profit institution. Typical Mechanical Repair Technologies student debt is $15,816. Read more about Universal Technical Institute Southern California

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1272 ranked schools only.

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