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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 105,741 mechanic & repair technologies students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 41 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the mechanic & repair technologies associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named North Dakota State College of Science the best school in the Plains States Region for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their associate degree. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school located in the distant town of Wahpeton.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ranken Technical College is a great place for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out of the 41 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Area Technical Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Dunwoody College of Technology is a great place for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their associate degree. Dunwoody College of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Northwest Iowa Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools in the Plains States Region . Northwest Iowa Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Sheldon.
Southeast Community College Area came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.
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With a ranking of #7, Hennepin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Bismarck State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanic & repair technologies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Bismarck, BSC is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, State Technical College of Missouri did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Dakota County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their associate degree. DCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Rosemount.
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Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanic & repair technologies schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,023 |
| Minnesota | 1,422 |
| Iowa | 961 |
| South Dakota | 246 |
| North Dakota | 171 |
| Missouri | 1,051 |
| Nebraska | 997 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Mechanic & Repair Technologies
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.