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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in California
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, vehicle maintenance & repair students earned 4,993 degrees and certificates from a California school, making the subject the 7th in the state.
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. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in California to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the best for vehicle repair majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top California Trade Schools for an Associate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Our 2023 rankings named Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach the best school in California for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. UTI Long Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Long Beach.
Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Long Beach take out an average of $17,335 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $220.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach Report
The excellent associate degree programs at Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in California. Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Rancho Cucamonga take out an average of $17,335 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $220.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in California. UTI Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Sacramento.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at UTI Sacramento take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,424. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $210.
The excellent associate degree programs at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in California. Spartan College - Los Angeles is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Inglewood.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from Spartan College - Los Angeles take out $19,308 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Report
The excellent associate degree programs at Victor Valley College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in California. Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, San Diego Miramar College did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Los Angeles Trade Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 1,808 |
| Oregon | 459 |
| Nevada | 552 |
| Alaska | 119 |
| Hawaii | 158 |
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Related Rankings by Major
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of 7 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Vehicle Repair Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 33,827 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8,686 |
| Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 7,143 |
| Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician | 4,725 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 2,739 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician | 2,101 |
| Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician | 1,140 |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician | 823 |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 724 |
| High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | 489 |
| General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies | 472 |
| Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician | 213 |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | 147 |
| Engine Machinist | 107 |
| Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies | 97 |
| Bicycle Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician | 7 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 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 Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge.
More about our data sources and methodologies.