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2026 Best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 949 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Aviation Institute Of Maintenance, our #1 Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech school in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Fremont, CA. Students from in state pay about $16,757 in tuition and fees. The median Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program debt is $32,500. Read more about Aviation Institute Of Maintenance
The strong Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech programs at Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology Riverside earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Riverside, CA, Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology Riverside is a private for-profit institution. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $20,009. See the full Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology Riverside profile
You'll be in good company at Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Dallas, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Irving, TX, Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Dallas is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,757. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $32,500. Get the full Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Dallas report
Out of the 949 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Fox Valley Technical College landed the #4 spot. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school based in Appleton, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Fox Valley Technical College Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $9,625 in debt. More on Fox Valley Technical College
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Orlando came in at #5 on this year's Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech ranking in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Casselberry, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,757. Students borrow a median of $30,941 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. Read the full report on Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Orlando
Lincoln Technical Institute Whitestone placed #6 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Set in Whitestone, NY, Lincoln Technical Institute Whitestone is a private for-profit institution. The median Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program debt is $13,560. Read the full report on Lincoln Technical Institute Whitestone
International Yacht Restoration School landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Newport, RI, International Yacht Restoration School is a private not-for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read the full report on International Yacht Restoration School
National Aviation Academy Of Tampa Bay did well this year, earning the #8 position. National Aviation Academy Of Tampa Bay is a private for-profit school based in Clearwater, FL. Graduates carry a median of $22,777 in student loans. See the full National Aviation Academy Of Tampa Bay profile
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Houston came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Houston, TX, Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Houston is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,757 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $32,500 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. More on Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Houston
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Manassas landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Based in Manassas, VA, Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Manassas is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,757. The median Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program debt is $32,500. Get the full Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Manassas report
Lincoln Technical Institute South Plainfield landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Located in South Plainfield, NJ, Lincoln Technical Institute South Plainfield is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $13,560 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. More on Lincoln Technical Institute South Plainfield
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. This public school is set in Wichita, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,237. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $13,000. More on Wichita Area Technical College
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Philadelphia did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Philadelphia is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,757. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $32,500. Get the full Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Philadelphia report
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Chesapeake landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Located in Norfolk, VA, Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Chesapeake is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,757 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $29,728 in student loans. Get the full Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Chesapeake report
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Las Vegas landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Las Vegas is a private for-profit school based in Las Vegas, NV. In-state tuition and fees average $16,757. The median Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program debt is $32,376. See the full Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Las Vegas profile
Wyotech Laramie ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Wyotech Laramie is a private for-profit school based in Laramie, WY. The median Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program debt is $6,800. More on Wyotech Laramie
Nashville Auto Diesel College landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Located in Nashville, TN, Nashville Auto Diesel College is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $12,780 in student loans. Get the full Nashville Auto Diesel College report
Arizona Automotive Institute placed #18 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Arizona Automotive Institute is a private for-profit school based in Glendale, AZ. Graduates carry a median of $15,333 in student loans. See the full Arizona Automotive Institute profile
Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc placed #19 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Located in Houston, TX, Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $16,680 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. More on Universal Technical Institute Of Texas Inc
National Aviation Academy Of New England came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Concord, MA, National Aviation Academy Of New England is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $21,958 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. See the full National Aviation Academy Of New England profile
Universal Technical Institute Of Pennsylvania Inc came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Set in Exton, PA, Universal Technical Institute Of Pennsylvania Inc is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $16,000 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. Read the full report on Universal Technical Institute Of Pennsylvania Inc
Lincoln College Of Technology Grand Prairie ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Based in Grand Prairie, TX, Lincoln College Of Technology Grand Prairie is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $12,780 in student loans. Get the full Lincoln College Of Technology Grand Prairie report
Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield placed #23 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield is a private for-profit school based in Bloomfield, NJ. Students borrow a median of $16,000 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. See the full Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield profile
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Indianapolis landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,757. Graduates carry a median of $31,263 in student loans. Read more about Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Indianapolis
Metro Technology Centers ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Located in Oklahoma City, OK, Metro Technology Centers is a public institution. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. See the full Metro Technology Centers profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor did well this year, earning the #26 position. Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor is a private for-profit school based in East Windsor, CT. Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $14,130 in debt. Read the full report on Lincoln Technical Institute East Windsor
Lincoln Technical Institute Mahwah ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Located in Mahwah, NJ, Lincoln Technical Institute Mahwah is a private for-profit institution. Lincoln Technical Institute Mahwah Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $13,560 in debt. See the full Lincoln Technical Institute Mahwah profile
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Atlanta landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Duluth, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $16,657. Students borrow a median of $32,376 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. Get the full Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Atlanta report
Lincoln College Of Technology Denver landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Lincoln College Of Technology Denver is a private for-profit school based in Denver, CO. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $12,780. More on Lincoln College Of Technology Denver
Rock Valley College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Rockford, IL, Rock Valley College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,334, with out-of-state students paying around $7,379. Rock Valley College Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $8,745 in debt. Read the full report on Rock Valley College
Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis placed #31 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis is a private for-profit institution. Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $12,780 in debt. More on Lincoln College Of Technology Indianapolis
Nascar Technical Institute ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Set in Mooresville, NC, Nascar Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $14,243 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. More on Nascar Technical Institute
Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Set in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,236. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $12,000. See the full Alexandria Technical And Community College profile
Universal Technical Institute Of Illinois Inc placed #34 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Universal Technical Institute Of Illinois Inc is a private for-profit school based in Lisle, IL. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $14,243. See the full Universal Technical Institute Of Illinois Inc profile
Texas State Technical College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Texas State Technical College is a public school based in Waco, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $7,212, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Graduates carry a median of $8,939 in student loans. Read the full report on Texas State Technical College
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Elizabethtown Community And Technical College is a public school based in Elizabethtown, KY. In-state tuition and fees average $4,728, while out-of-state students pay about $6,432. The median Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program debt is $8,849. Read the full report on Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology Inglewood ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. This private for-profit school is set in Inglewood, CA. Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology Inglewood Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $21,809 in debt. Read the full report on Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology Inglewood
Automotive Training Center Exton came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Located in Exton, PA, Automotive Training Center Exton is a private for-profit institution. Automotive Training Center Exton Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $15,641 in debt. Read the full report on Automotive Training Center Exton
Tulsa Technology Center ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. This public school is set in Tulsa, OK. Tulsa Technology Center Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $7,500 in debt. More on Tulsa Technology Center
Automotive Training Center Warminster ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. This private for-profit school is set in Warminster, PA. Automotive Training Center Warminster Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $15,641 in debt. Get the full Automotive Training Center Warminster report
Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Based in Pleasant Gap, PA, Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology is a public institution. Students borrow a median of $11,840 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. See the full Central Pennsylvania Institute Of Science And Technology profile
Lincoln Technical Institute Philadelphia placed #42 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Lincoln Technical Institute Philadelphia is a private for-profit institution. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $16,573. Read more about Lincoln Technical Institute Philadelphia
Western Suffolk Boces ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Western Suffolk Boces is a public school based in Northport, NY. Students borrow a median of $16,717 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. See the full Western Suffolk Boces profile
Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Based in Avondale, AZ, Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division is a private for-profit institution. Typical Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech student debt is $15,622. Read the full report on Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division
Miat College Of Technology placed #45 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Miat College Of Technology is a private for-profit school based in Canton, MI. Students from in state pay about $18,165 in tuition and fees. The median Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program debt is $21,284. Read more about Miat College Of Technology
Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #46 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public school based in Eau Claire, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. More on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Gordon Cooper Technology Center did well this year, earning the #47 position. Located in Shawnee, OK, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public institution. See the full Gordon Cooper Technology Center profile
Lincoln Technical Institute Union ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Based in Union, NJ, Lincoln Technical Institute Union is a private for-profit institution. Lincoln Technical Institute Union Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech students take on a median of $13,560 in debt. More on Lincoln Technical Institute Union
Bismarck State College placed #49 among Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools in the United States. Set in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $7,331. Students borrow a median of $6,275 to complete their Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech program here. More on Bismarck State College
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech schools. Located in Hibbing, MN, Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,022. Graduates carry a median of $17,029 in student loans. Get the full Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 949 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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