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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools
Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate School for You
Mechanic & Repair Technologies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 3rd of all the majors we analyze. In 2021-2022, 105,741 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate 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 182 schools in the United States to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best for mechanic & repair technologies majors pursuing a basic certificate.
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Our analysis found Northeast Technical Institute to be the best school for mechanic & repair technologies students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the United States. Located in the midsize suburb of Scarborough, Northeast Technical Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is a great place for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at Advanced Training Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools in the United States. Located in the midsize city of Las Vegas, Advanced Training Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools in the United States. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Elizabethtown.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Fox Valley Technical College is a great place for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate mechanic & repair technologies programs. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lexington.
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Madison Area Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate mechanic & repair technologies programs. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.
Tulsa Technology Center ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, DeHart Technical School did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their basic certificate. DeHart Technical School is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Modesto.
HVAC Technical Institute ranked #10 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. HVAC Technical Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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Western Suffolk BOCES did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mechanic & repair technologies students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Western Suffolk BOCES is a small public school located in the suburb of Northport.
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South Florida Institute of Technology came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Miami, South Florida Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Northland Community and Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate mechanic & repair technologies programs. Located in the remote town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #14, Institute for Business and Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their basic certificate. Institute for Business and Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara.
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Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate mechanic & repair technologies programs. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MCC is a public school with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #16, Rock Valley College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their basic certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ranked #17 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. CPI is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Pleasant Gap.
With a ranking of #18, Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their basic certificate. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
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Somerset Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. SCC is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Somerset.
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Western Wyoming Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the remote town of Rock Springs, WWCC is a public school with a small student population.
College of Business and Technology-Hialeah ranked #21 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the suburb of Hialeah, CBT College - Hialeah is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
National Career Education came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Citrus Heights, National Career Education is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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College of Business and Technology-Flagler came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Miami, CBT College - Flagler is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Rest of the Top Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Mechanic & Repair Technologies students that almost earned our Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA |
| 29 | Savannah Technical College | Savannah, GA |
| 30 | CET, Alexandria | Alexandria, VA |
| 31 | Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI |
| 32 | Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis, MO |
| 33 | MIAT College of Technology | Canton, MI |
| 34 | Orleans Technical College | Philadelphia, PA |
| 35 | Metro Technology Centers | Oklahoma City, OK |
| 36 | Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta, GA |
Mechanic & Repair Technologies by Region
View the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools for a specific region near you.
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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 Majors Related 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 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.
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