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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, vehicle maintenance & repair was ranked 3rd in North Carolina. In fact, 3,010 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in North Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for vehicle repair majors pursuing a .
Top North Carolina Trade Schools in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Our analysis found NASCAR Technical Institute to be the best school for vehicle maintenance & repair students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Mooresville, NASCAR Technical Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The excellent programs at Central Piedmont Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in North Carolina. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
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The excellent programs at Guilford Technical Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in North Carolina. Located in the midsize suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a large student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Forsyth Technical Community College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wilkes Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Wilkes Community College is a small public school located in the town of Wilkesboro.
With a ranking of #6, Wake Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
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Coastal Carolina Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the small city of Jacksonville, Coastal Carolina Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best vehicle maintenance & repair programs. FTCC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville.
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. A-B Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Asheville.
Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 3,279 |
| South Carolina | 416 |
| Arkansas | 945 |
| Florida | 3,722 |
| West Virginia | 82 |
| Louisiana | 761 |
| Virginia | 595 |
| Alabama | 491 |
| Kentucky | 2,936 |
| Tennessee | 1,165 |
| Mississippi | 563 |
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 Majors Related 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 9 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.
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