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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois

7 Colleges
$38,295 Avg Salary
$13,111 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree School for You

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 2,629 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree 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 7 schools in Illinois 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 Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for vehicle repair majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Illinois Trade Schools for an Associate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

#1

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Rock Valley College the best school in Illinois for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Rock Valley College Report

The excellent associate degree programs at Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Illinois. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Melrose Park.

Vehicle Repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park take out an average of $17,009 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 $147.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park Report

#3

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Parkland College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Vehicle Repair majors at Parkland College take out an average of $7,129 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 7 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kishwaukee College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Kishwaukee College is a small public school located in the rural area of Malta.

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Elgin Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the midsize city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Elgin Community College Report

Lincoln Land Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for vehicle maintenance & repair students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. LLCC is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.

Read full report on Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Lincoln Land Community College

Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 727
Indiana 905
Wisconsin 820
Ohio 1,409

One of 7 majors within the trade school area of study, vehicle maintenance & repair has other similar majors worth exploring.

Vehicle Repair Focus Areas

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

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.

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