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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies 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 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 12 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for mechanic & repair technologies majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Universal Technical Institute - Illinois the best school in Illinois for mechanic & repair technologies students. UTI Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle.
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The excellent programs at ETI School of Skilled Trades helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools in Illinois. Located in the large suburb of Willowbrook, ETI is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend HVAC Technical Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in Illinois list. HVAC Technical Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
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Out of the 12 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Rock Valley College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in Illinois list. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Melrose Park.
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Parkland College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanic & repair technologies programs. Located in the small city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Lincoln Land Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. LLCC is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
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Elgin Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanic & repair technologies programs. Located in the midsize city of Elgin, ECC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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 |
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 |
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 12 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).
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