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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School for You
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of the most popular subjects to study in Florida. With 3,722 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 7th 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Florida ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Florida
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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide the best school in Florida for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Orlando is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the large suburb of Casselberry, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Orlando is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 14 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Clearwater, National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Universal Technical Institute - Orlando. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Florida list. UTI Orlando is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means American Advanced Technicians Institute is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the suburb of Hialeah, AATI is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Atlantic Technical 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 large suburb of Coconut Creek, Atlantic Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the suburb of Clearwater, Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater is a public college with a fairly small student population.
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Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Located in the city of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Technical College -St. Petersburg is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Hillsborough Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public school with a large student population.
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J-Tech Institute ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Florida list. J-Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Jacksonville.
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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 3,279 |
| South Carolina | 416 |
| Arkansas | 945 |
| North Carolina | 3,010 |
| West Virginia | 82 |
| Louisiana | 761 |
| Virginia | 595 |
| Alabama | 491 |
| Kentucky | 2,936 |
| Tennessee | 1,165 |
| Mississippi | 563 |
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 14 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.