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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School for You
In 2021-2022, vehicle maintenance & repair students earned 820 degrees and certificates from a Wisconsin school, making the subject the 7th 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Wisconsin
The following schools top our list of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges.
Top 10 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Our analysis found Fox Valley Technical College to be the best school for vehicle maintenance & repair students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
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The excellent programs at Madison Area Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Wisconsin. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Wisconsin list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the small city of La Crosse.
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Out of the 11 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Gateway Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #7, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public school with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public school with a small student population.
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Wisconsin ranking. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pewaukee.
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 |
| Ohio | 1,409 |
| Illinois | 2,629 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Vehicle Repair
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 |
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 11 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.