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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Idaho

6 Colleges
$36,258 Avg Salary
$10,305 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School for You

In 2021-2022, vehicle maintenance & repair students earned 415 degrees and certificates from an Idaho school, making the subject the 3rd 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

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 Idaho ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Idaho to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

View our full ranking methodology.


 

2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Idaho

The following schools top our list of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges.

Top Idaho Trade Schools in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

#1

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID

Our analysis found Idaho State University to be the best school for vehicle maintenance & repair students who want to pursue a degree in Idaho. Located in the city of Pocatello, ISU is a public college with a large student population.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Idaho State University Report

#2

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID

The excellent programs at College of Eastern Idaho helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Idaho. Located in the small city of Idaho Falls, CEI is a public school with a small student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lewis - Clark State College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis - Clark State College is a public college with a small student population.

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#4

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Southern Idaho. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Idaho list. College of Southern Idaho is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Twin Falls.

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#5

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Idaho College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Idaho list. NIC is a small public school located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at North Idaho College Report

College of Western Idaho landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at College of Western Idaho Report

Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 1,884
Utah 758
Montana 145
Wyoming 736

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

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 6 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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