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Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois

6 Colleges
$39,788 Avg Salary
$13,888 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree School for You

Mechanic & Repair Technologies is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 4,470 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for mechanic & repair technologies majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Illinois Trade Schools for an Associate in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

#1

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Our analysis found Rock Valley College to be the best school for mechanic & repair technologies students who want to pursue a associate degree in Illinois. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#2

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Out of the 6 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Parkland College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

The excellent associate degree programs at Kishwaukee College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools in Illinois. Kishwaukee College is a small public school located in the rural area of Malta.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Elgin Community College is a great place for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Lincoln Land Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. LLCC is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

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Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 1,638
Michigan 1,433
Wisconsin 1,640
Ohio 2,201

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 63,451
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 21,891
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,446
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 8,127
Precision Systems Maintenance 2,185
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,184
Mechanics & Repairers 347
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies. 110

Majors Similar to Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 149,352
Precision Production 55,411
Construction Trades 40,802
Transportation & Materials Moving 33,306

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Alfred Palmer.

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