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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies School for You
With 105,741 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, mechanic & repair technologies is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
The Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 46 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the mechanic & repair technologies programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools
Our analysis found Sonoran Desert Institute to be the best school for mechanic & repair technologies students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Sonoran Desert Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tempe.
Out of the 46 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Irving, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 46 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Universal Technical Institute - Houston landed the # 3 spot on the list. UTI Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arizona Automotive Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Arizona Automotive Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Glendale.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie is a great place for mechanic & repair technologies students. Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Grand Prairie.
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Tulsa Technology Center came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.
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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school located in the distant town of Okmulgee.
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Metro Technology Centers came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Metro Technology Centers is a public school with a small student population.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Shawnee, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public college with a small student population.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-San Antonio landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mechanic & repair technologies programs. Located in the city of San Antonio, South Texas Vo-Tech is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges by State
Explore the best mechanic & repair technologies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 3,749 |
| Texas | 7,774 |
| New Mexico | 358 |
| Oklahoma | 2,554 |
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Related Rankings by Major
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.
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