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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in New York
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School for You
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of the most popular subjects to study in New York. With 1,187 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in New York
Check out the vehicle repair programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone the best school in New York for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the large city of Whitestone, Lincoln Tech - Whitestone is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Western Suffolk BOCES is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the large suburb of Northport, Western Suffolk BOCES is a public college with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the large city of Flushing, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York Automotive and Diesel Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Jamaica, New York Automotive and Diesel Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mohawk Valley Community College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the city of Utica, MVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Alfred State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public school with a small student population.
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SUNY Cobleskill landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Located in the distant town of Cobleskill, SUNY Cobleskill is a public college with a small student population.
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Hudson Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Apex Technical School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. It came in at #9 on the list. Apex Technical School is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Island City.
Erie Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,469 |
| New Jersey | 973 |
| Maryland | 239 |
| Delaware | 60 |
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 |
Majors Similar to Vehicle Repair
| 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 17 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.